飲む
のむ
nomu
verbVocabularyLevel 5 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

飲む (のむ (nomu)) means "to drink". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to drink

Also : to swallow · to take (medicine)

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

Imagine a giant red soda bottle with legs hopping away, leaving you thirsty and shouting "nomu nomu" for a gulp.

Example Sentences

まいにち、飲みます。

まいにち、のみます。

I like to drink.

私は飲みます。

わたしはのみます。

I can drink.

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