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のむ
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, む, transitive)
1. to drink; to swallow; to take (medicine)
呑む refers to swallowing whole or gulping down
Please try drinking a little of this.
2. to smoke (tobacco)
3. to swallow up; to engulf
usu. in the passive
4. to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down; to hold back; to swallow (one's tears); to catch (one's breath)
5. to accept (a demand, conditions, etc.); to agree to
6. to make light of (someone); to think nothing of; to overwhelm; to overawe
7. to carry (a concealed dagger, etc.); to conceal (up one's sleeve, etc.)
Alt. forms
飲のむ
84%
吞のむ
7%
呑のむ
5%
のむ
2%
飮のむ
Pitch accent
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Conjugations...Used in: 1704
Used in vocabulary (20 in total)
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
to swallow one's tears; to choke back one's tears; to hold back one's disappointment; to suppress one's mortification
17 more...
Examples (200 in total)
Let's drink something.
I don't want anything to drink.
Do you want to go out for a drink?
Don't let her drink.
I don't want to drink any more apple juice.
What do you want to drink?
Drink something.
I'm drinking with friends.
You said you didn't drink.
I can't drink any more.
You drank it all in one go, didn't you.
I can't not drink.
I don't drink every evening.
The two men were drinking in a bar.
If you're free, let's go for a drink.
Don't drink that.
I want to drink something.
She likes to drink.
Were you drinking that day?
I have to drink.
I'm afraid to drink it.
I will also have a drink.
Is it really OK to drink that much?
If you drive, don't drink.
Let's drink.
He drank a little.
I don't want to drink anything cold.
I don't usually drink so much.
Let's eat, drink, and be merry.
Which drink do you want to try?
Father stopped drinking.
I never drink at home.
The bird is drinking water.
I shouldn't have drunk so much.
Let's drink the cup of tea here.
Let's take a break and drink some tea.
Let's head out together for a drink.
We were drinking until closing time.
Please don't drink from the bottle.
"Do you drink wine?" "Yes."
Shut up and drink.
I only had two glasses of wine.
Don't drink it straight from the can.
I drink my coffee black.
He was sitting drinking wine.
My husband doesn't drink.
Take two capsules after a meal.
They drink cola.
If he doesn't drink, he will die.
Would you like to go out for a drink after work?
Is this water safe to drink?
Is it OK if I drink all of this?
This water can be drunk without risk.
"Do you want anything to drink?" "No, thanks."
I always drink a lot of water.
I never drink alone.
He has taken to drinking recently.
Do people drink tea in your country?
It's a taste I'm not used to, and it's bad.
We were chatting over tea.
Don't drink too much before going to bed.
Let's drop in for a drink.
The medicine is hard to swallow.
It'll take courage to drink that.
How would you like to drink it?
Give medicine to the patient right away.
Let's have a tea break somewhere around there.
You drank it all without spilling a drop.
I also want to drink tea elegantly.
They are having tea in the living room.
The boy and the man are drinking water.
I don't drink beer very often.
After taking a sip, her eyes light up.
Let's go drink a cup of coffee at that coffee shop over there.
After we had tea, we began the discussion.
Do you usually drink a lot of beer?
The cat drinks milk.
I drank beer last night.
It's already so cloudy that I can't drink it.
He drank three bottles of beer.
Do you let your children drink coffee?
They drink a good deal of tea in England.
I drink coffee every morning.
I don't drink or smoke.
This miso soup is too hot to drink.
I sat on the veranda, quietly sipping tea.
They drank two bottles of wine.
I drink the water I brought with me.
How much water do you drink a day?
How often do you drink alcohol?
If you keep on drinking like that, you'll get sick.
After work, I went straight out for drinks.
Take this medicine between meals.
But, Captain, you shouldn't drink too much.
Give them some water and just make them throw up.
His illness resulted from drinking too much.
He is old enough to drink.
At times like this, there is nothing better than drinking to forget.
She chatted with me while drinking her tea.
I had tea instead of coffee this morning.
My teeth hurt when I drink something cold.
Don't forget to take the medicine the doctor gave you.
Do you always drink coffee with your breakfast?
"My dad doesn't drink." "Mine doesn't either."
Come now, let's have a chat while drinking some tea.
How much alcohol do you usually drink?
Sometimes I drink it diluted with hot water in winter.
After taking a bath, I drank some soft drink.
She's sitting in the kitchen and drinking tea.
This soup is too salty to eat.
Is there anything to drink in the fridge?
How many times a day should I take the medicine?
The man driving the car had been drinking.
I had a cup of coffee at the cafe.
I swallowed hard at the intensity beyond what I had imagined.
At night, I quietly drank sake by myself.
While we were having tea, there was an earthquake.
Why don't you come in for a cup of coffee and a chat?
She is drinking beer with our friends in the restaurant.
Take this medicine three times a day.
How old were you the first time you drank wine?
Do you usually have tea for breakfast?
Well, of course. We only came here for a drink, after all.
None of my friends drink coffee.
You said you wouldn't drink the day before work!
Illness often results from drinking too much.
Take this medicine twice a day.
He threw up just as much as he had drunk.
The man drinks water and takes a breather.
I can't drink such sweet stuff.
The water of this well is good to drink.
When I scoop it up and drink it, it is sweet and cold.
He drinks a moderate amount of coffee.
I silently slurped my tea.
We generally drink tea after a meal.
Try to be moderate in drinking.
Take this three times a day.
Drinking this will speed up the recovery of your stamina.
Take this medicine in case you get sick.
Are you currently taking any kind of medication?
Mary drank a whole bottle of wine by herself.
We ate steak and drank wine.
For a while, I was really into cola, drinking it every day.
I want something to drink now.
He was always drinking in those days.
I didn't know he drank so much.
My doctor told me I should drink more water.
"My father doesn't drink." "Neither does my father."
He took to drinking after his wife left him.
During hot weather, be sure to drink lots of water.
If you take this medicine, you'll feel better.
I taste, eat and drink with my mouth.
A day of drinking, eating, and making merry is about to end.
"He'd like to have a coffee after work." "I would too."
"Will you have another cup of coffee?" "No, thank you."
They forced me to take the medicine.
Don't make noises when you eat soup.
My father turns into a raging drunk as soon as he drinks.
Your tea will get cold if you don't drink it now.
The king, who was pleased, immediately drank the medicine that had been given to him.
"If it's bitter, I don't want it." "Drink it!" "I don't like anything bitter."
While drinking tea, I think about what to do after this.
My father neither smokes nor drinks.
After drinking tea, shall we go to our usual place for practice?
He likes drinking coffee without sugar.
That's the man quietly drinking right across from me.
It was pretty strong liquor, and I couldn't drink it straight.
I try to always drink milk with breakfast.
Let's discuss the plan over a cup of coffee.
But it has to be someone who can drink more than me.
He drank a cup of tea and then asked for another.
On average, how many cups of coffee do you drink every day?
My grandfather used to drink beer on the weekends.
His doctor told him not to drink alcohol.
How often should I take this medicine?
He finished his coffee and paid the bill.
One sip, and the guy keeled over fast asleep.
To finish, I took a sip of the water poured into the glass.
I sometimes escape from my office and have a cup of coffee.
How many glasses of water do you drink each day?
Since that day, he has stopped drinking.
We must be careful to drink only pure water.
If you keep drinking only cold water, you'll get an upset stomach right away.
If your child drinks poison, rush him to the hospital.
He never drinks except on special occasions.
Then, after taking a sip, he slowly began to speak.
"You have to take all this medicine to get better," said the nurse.
How do you like your coffee, with or without sugar?
Drink less and sleep more.
Please take three of these pills at a time.
I twist the cap of the plastic bottle again and take a sip of water.
My wife usually doesn't drink coffee at night. I don't either.
The medicine made me very sleepy.
Sixty percent of Japanese adult males drink alcoholic beverages on a regular basis.
I have to take my medicine every six hours.
This medicine should be taken every three hours.
The dog drank some water and went away.
He drinks a lot but always seems sober.
My uncle kept on drinking in spite of his doctor's advice.
My father used to drink till late at night.