Translation and Meaning of: 噛む - kamu

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 噛む (kamu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: kamu

Kana: かむ

Type: verb

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噛む

Translation / Meaning: to bite; to chew; gnaw

Meaning in English: to bite;to chew;to gnaw

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (噛む) kamu

噛む (かむ) is a Japanese word that means "to bite" or "to chew". The word is composed of the kanji 噛, which means "to bite", and む, which is a hiragana used to indicate the pronunciation of the word. The word is often used in food-related contexts, such as "噛みしめる" (かみしめる), which means "to chew well". Additionally, the word can also be used in figurative contexts, such as "噛み締める" (かみしめる), which means "to deeply reflect on something".

How to Write in Japanese - (噛む) kamu

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Verbal conjugation of 噛む

See below a small list of verb conjugations: 噛む (kamu)

  • 噛む bite- Dictionary form
  • 噛める power to bite- Potential form
  • 噛んで biting- form te-form
  • 噛んだ bit- past form
  • 噛ませる make bite- Causative form

Synonyms and Similar - (噛む) kamu

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咬む; かむ; かじる

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Words with the same pronunciation: かむ kamu

カムバック

kamubaku

come back

掴む

tsukamu

seize; catch it; Grab; Grab; Grab; to hold; Grab; to put your hands on

Example Sentences - (噛む) kamu

Below are some example sentences:

私は美味しい食べ物を噛むのが好きです。

Watashi wa oishii tabemono wo kamu no ga suki desu

I like to chew delicious food.

  • 私 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
  • は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
  • 美味しい - Japanese adjective that means "delicious"
  • 食べ物 - Japanese noun meaning "food"
  • を - direct object particle indicating the object of the action
  • 噛む - Japanese verb that means "bite, chew"
  • のが - particle that indicates the nominal form of a verb and functions as the subject of the sentence
  • 好き - Japanese adjective that means "like"
  • です - Japanese linking verb that indicates the state or condition of the subject

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Other words of the same type: verb

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洒落る

Kana: しゃれる

Romaji: shareru

Translation / Meaning:

to play; play with words; dress up

促す

Kana: うながす

Romaji: unagasu

Translation / Meaning:

urge; press; suggest; demand; encourage; speed up; to urge; invite (attention to)

掴む

Kana: つかむ

Romaji: tsukamu

Translation / Meaning:

seize; catch it; Grab; Grab; Grab; to hold; Grab; to put your hands on

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "to bite; to chew; gnaw" in the Japanese language.

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