lick in Japanese
lick in Japanese is 舐める, 舐ぶる, 負かす — lick means to pass the tongue over something.
lick in Japanese
舐める
Pronounced: nameru
(transitive) To stroke with the tongue.
舐ぶる
Pronounced: neburu
(transitive) To stroke with the tongue.
負かす
Pronounced: makasu
(colloquial, dated) To defeat decisively, particularly in a fight.
What does "lick" mean?
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verb To pass the tongue over something.
"The dog licked her hand affectionately."
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verb To defeat decisively, especially in a fight or contest.
"Our team licked the rivals 5-0 last night."
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noun A single stroke of the tongue.
"She gave the ice cream one quick lick before it melted."
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noun A short musical phrase or riff, especially in guitar playing.
"The guitarist repeated the same bluesy lick throughout the solo."
lick in a sentence
- The dog licked her hand affectionately.
- He licked the envelope before sealing it.
- Our team licked the rivals 5-0 last night.
- She gave the ice cream one quick lick before it melted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "lick" in Japanese?
"lick" in Japanese is 舐める, 舐ぶる, 負かす. lick means: To pass the tongue over something.
How do you pronounce 舐める?
"lick" in Japanese is 舐める, pronounced "nameru".
How do you use "lick" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog licked her hand affectionately." In Japanese, "lick" is 舐める, 舐ぶる, 負かす.
Are there other ways to say "lick" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "lick": 舐める, 舐ぶる, 負かす.
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