嘗める

なめる · nameru · JLPT N1 · verb-ichidan

to experience

👅 Tasting is a small lick, so one word なめる covers lick, taste, and experience

舐める = lick, 嘗める = taste or experience; both read なめる. Looking down on someone is a figurative lick, so make fun of follows.

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