飲む
のむ
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To drink
Examples
水をもっと飲みます。
I drink more water.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「飲む」is a verb meaning "To drink." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「飲む」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「飲む」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「飲む」mean in Japanese?+
「飲む」means "To drink". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「飲む」?+
「飲む」is read as「のむ」.
Is 「飲む」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「飲む」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「飲む」?+
水をもっと飲みます。 — I drink more water.
Practice 「飲む」 with spaced repetition