Vocab Info

N1 う-verb (む), Transitive verb

(つま)to pinch, to hold, to pick up

    Dictionary Definition

    Common

    1. う-verb (む), Transitive verb

      1.

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

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. う-verb (む), Transitive verb

      2.

      to pick up and eat, to snack on

      Usually written using kana alone
    3. う-verb (む), Transitive verb

      3.

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

      Usually written using kana alone
    4. う-verb (む), Transitive verb

      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】

    Details

    • Pitch Accent

    • General Top 6,700

    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.

      • N1
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