English–Japanese
“pick” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitsumu
Example
庭で赤い実を摘みます。niwa de aka i jitsu o tsu mi ma su
I pick red berries in the garden.
How to say “pick” in Japanese
“Pick” in Japanese is 摘む (tsumu).
Focuses on separating a small attached item from a plant with the fingers.
Example sentences with 摘む
祖父は茶畑で新芽を摘みます。so fu wa cha hatake de shin me o tsu mi ma su
My grandfather picks young shoots in the tea field.
Tips for using 摘む
- English speakers often learn pick through choices and sports, while this use connects the word to the physical act of removing berries or leaves from a plant.