English–Japanese
“lick” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinameru
Example
猫が前足を舐めます。neko ga mae ashi o na me ma su
The cat licks its front paw.
How to say “lick” in Japanese
“Lick” in Japanese is 舐める (nameru).
Expresses contact with the tongue or mouth that allows a person or animal to taste, draw in, or consume something.
Example sentences with 舐める
犬が飼い主の手を舐めました。inu ga ka i nushi no te o na me ma shi ta
The dog licked its owner's hand.
Tips for using 舐める
- The phrase 舐めるように (nameru yō ni), literally "as if licking," can describe flames spreading over a surface without literal tongue contact.