嗜み

Reading

Kana: たしなみ

Romaji: tashinami

Definitions

noun

1

taste (in goods, etc.)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

manners; etiquette

Note: word usually written using kana alone

3

modesty; restraint; prudence

Note: word usually written using kana alone

4

knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.); accomplishments

Note: word usually written using kana alone

5

taking care of one's personal appearance

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

嗜

Readings: シ、 たしな.む、 たしな.み、 この.む、 この.み

Meanings: like, taste, modest

Example Sentences

彼(かれ)は金持(かねも)ちだがたしなみがない。

➥He has more money than taste.

大(だい)部分(ぶぶん)ではないにしても多(おお)くの人々(ひとびと)が文学的(ぶんがくてき)趣味(しゅみ)を優美(ゆうび)なたしなみと見(み)なしている。

➥Many people, if not most, look on literary taste as an elegant accomplishment.

朝(あさ)は洗顔(せんがん)はもちろん身(み)だしなみを整(ととの)えてからここに集(あつ)まるんだ。

➥Obviously wash your face, but you must also take care of your appearance before assembling here.