飲む
Reading: のむ
Meaning: to drink, to swallow, to take (medicine)
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Example Sentence
朝 に 水 を 飲む
I drink water in the morning.
Usage Notes
Used for consuming liquids or medicine. Also used metaphorically for accepting or tolerating something. Can be used for both casual drinking and formal drinking occasions.
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