Meaning of 刻む in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
-
刻むJLPT 2
-
Kana Readingきざむ
-
Romajikizamu
-
Word Senses
-
- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `mu` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to mince; to cut fine; to chop up; to hash
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to carve; to engrave; to chisel; to notch
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to tick away (time); to record the passing moments
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to etch (into one's mind); to remember distinctly
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to have tattooed
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to torment
-
Example Sentences
刻む, きざむ used in context
-
The lovers engraved the oak tree with their initials.
-
He carved marble into a statue.
-
第二に、私たちが行かなければ、他の誰かが石に刻まれた文字を読んで幸福を見つける。そして私たちはすべてを失うだろう。
In the second place, if we do not go, someone else will read the inscription on the stone and find happiness, and we shall have lost it all.
-
Their wish is engraved on the base of the statue.
-
The boy carved his name on the tree.
-
Tony carved his name on a tree with a knife.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
Non-Past
Past
Te
Passive
Related Study Lists
Study lists that include this entry
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
engrave, cut fine, chop, hash, mince, time, carving
On: コク
Kun: きざ.む, きざ.み
8 strokes
Go beyond looking it up
Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know
You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.
- Save to personal study lists
- Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
- Print handwriting practice sheets
- Test yourself with skill quizzes
- Track progress across every word you study
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal