飲む

Meaning

1. v5mvt
   to drink; to swallow; to take (medicine)
2. v5mvt
   to smoke (tobacco)
3. v5mvt
   to swallow up; to engulf
4. v5mvt
   to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down; to hold back; to swallow (one's tears); to catch (one's breath)
5. v5mvt
   to accept (a demand, conditions, etc.); to agree to
6. v5mvt
   to make light of (someone); to think nothing of; to overwhelm; to overawe
7. v5mvt
   to carry (a concealed dagger, etc.); to conceal (up one's sleeve, etc.)

Example sentences

• 何かお飲みになりますか？

  Would you like something to drink?

• 私は友達とビールを飲みに行った。

  I went to drink a beer with friends.

• 薬を飲まなければなりません。

  I have to take medicine.