摘み

つまみ

knob; handle; button

Also:snack (to have with a drink), a pinch (e.g. of salt), picking

What does 摘み mean?

摘み is a Japanese noun meaning “knob; handle; button” in English. It can also be translated as “snack (to have with a drink), a pinch (e.g. of salt), picking” depending on context. It is written as 摘み in kanji, つまみ in hiragana, and tsumami in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentences

このつまみを回すことでテレビの色を調節できます。

You can adjust the color on the TV by turning this knob.

ビールの摘まみがほしい。

I would like to have something to munch on with my beer.