Vocab Info
N1 う-verb (む), Transitive verb
摘むto pinch, to hold, to pick up
Dictionary Definition
Common
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う-verb (む), Transitive verb
2.
to pick up and eat, to snack on
Usually written using kana aloneう-verb (む), Transitive verb
3.
to pick out (the main point), to summarize, to sum up
Usually written using kana alone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
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辺りが臭いので鼻を摘みました。
I pinched my nose because the smell was unbearable.
着物の裾を摘んで持ち上げながら運ぶ。
To lift and carry the kimono by pinching the hem.
料理の最後に塩をちょっと摘んで振りかけました。
I took a pinch of salt and sprinkled it over the dish as a finishing touch.
葬儀会場の人:「お浄めの塩です。一つ摘んで取ってください。」
Funeral Staff: 'This is purification salt. Please, take a pinch.'
要点を摘むことが出来ればこそ、次の試験で高得点を取ることが出来るのだ。
Being able to pick up key points is what will allow you to score high on the next exam.
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