Vocab Info

A4 Noun, Suffix, Noun, used as a suffix

(つま)knob, handle, button, (file) handle, snack (to have with a drink), side dish, a pinch (e.g. of salt), picking, harvesting

    Dictionary Definition

    Common

    1. Noun

      1.

      knob, handle, button

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Noun

      2.

      snack (to have with a drink), side dish

      Usually written using kana alone
    3. Suffix

      3.

      a pinch (e.g. of salt)

      Usually written using kana alone
    4. Noun

      4.

      (file) handle

      Computing
    5. Noun, Noun, used as a suffix

      5.

      picking, harvesting

    All Forms

    摘み 【つまみ】摘まみ 【つまみ】撮み 【つまみ】抓み 【つまみ】

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      トマトにひと摘(*)みの(しお)をふる。

      Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the tomato.

      (くるま)温度(おんど)調整(ちょうせい)の摘(*)みを(ひだり)(まわ)しました。

      I turned the temperature adjustment knob of the car to the left.

        もっと(おお)きくするためにボリュームの摘(*)みをいじろう。

        Let's tinker with with the volume knob to make it louder.

        ワインの摘(*)みといったら、やっぱりチーズや()ハムだと(おも)う。

        When it comes to pairings with wine, sure enough I think of cheese or prosciutto.

        まさかヤカンの摘(*)みが(ねつ)くなっているとは(おも)わず、火傷(かしょう)してしまった。

        I didn't expect the handle of the kettle to be hot, and I ended up burning myself.

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