嗜む

Meaning

1. v5mvt
   to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to have an interest in (e.g. a hobby)
2. v5mvt
   to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)

Example sentences

• 父方の祖母は茶道を嗜んでいる。

  My paternal grandmother enjoys tea ceremonies.

• 心惹かれる言語は五万とあるんだけどね。悲しいかな、それ全部を嗜むには人生があまりにも短すぎる。ただそれだけだよ。

  Yet there are so many fascinating languages that it's sad, isn't it? Life's too short to learn them all. Anyway, that's all I'm saying.