Grow with Kitty

つまむ

tsumamu

less common

English

to pick (with fingers), to pinch

नेपाली

चोर औंलाले टिप्नु

Examples

  1. お菓子かしを一ひとつつまみました。

    I picked up one of the sweets and ate it.

  2. においがひどくて、思おもわず鼻はなをつまみました。

    It smelled so bad that I couldn't help pinching my nose.

  3. 休憩きゅうけい中ちゅうは、お菓子かしをつまみつつ情報じょうほう交換こうかんを行おこないました。

    During the break, we exchanged information while nibbling on snacks.

How to write it

This word is written in kana only — no kanji to draw.

More Verbs: Body & Hand Actions words

All 69 words in Verbs: Body & Hand Actions →

Free Japanese tips by email

New lessons, JLPT / JFT-Basic prep, and tools for Nepali speakers — straight to your inbox. No spam.

No spam, ever. Unsubscribe anytime.

Which JLPT level are you studying? It helps us send you the right tips.

Your level
Email language