嗜む
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to have an interest in (e.g. a hobby) (Usually kana)
2. to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour) (Usually kana)
Other spellings
たしなむ
Kanji used
Pitch accent
たしなむ
Examples3
彼 は 時々 ワイン を たしなむ が、 たいてい は ウイスキー を 飲む。
He enjoys wine sometimes, but mostly he drinks whisky.
彼 は ジャズ を たしなむ ような タイプ ではない。
He is not the sort of person who likes to listen to jazz.
夫 は たまに 御酒 を たしなみます。
My husband enjoys his glass once in a while.