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N1 う-verb (む), Transitive verb

(つま)to pinch, to hold, to pick up

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    1. う-verb (む), Transitive verb

      1. 1.

        to pinch, to hold (between one's fingers), to pick up (with chopsticks, tweezers, etc.)

        Usually written using kana alone
      2. 2.

        to pick up and eat, to snack on

        Usually written using kana alone
      3. 3.

        to pick out (the main point), to summarize, to sum up

        Usually written using kana alone
      4. 4.

        to bewitch, to possess, to fascinate

        Usually written using kana alone, usu. in the passive

    All Forms

    摘む 【つまむ】摘まむ 【つまむ】撮む 【つまむ】抓む 【つまむ】

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    Examples

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      (あた)りが(くさ)いので(はな)(つま)みました。

      I pinched my nose because the smell was unbearable.

      • N1

      着物(きもの)(すそ)(つま)んで()()げながら(はこ)ぶ。

      To lift and carry the kimono by pinching the hem.

      • N1

      料理(りょうり)最後(さいご)(しお)をちょっと(つま)んで()りかけました。

      I took a pinch of salt and sprinkled it over the dish as a finishing touch.

      • N1

      葬儀(そうぎ)会場(かいじょう)(ひと):「お(きよ)めの(しお)です。(ひと)(つま)んで()ってください。」

      Funeral Staff: 'This is purification salt. Please, take a pinch.'

      • N1

      要点(ようてん)(つま)ことが出来(でき)ればこそ、(つぎ)試験(しけん)(こう)得点(とくてん)()ることが出来(でき)るのだ。

      Being able to pick up key points is what will allow you to score high on the next exam.

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