SuGoiSuす語彙す汲
汲: draw water
draw water; scoop; take in
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Readings
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キュウ
Kunくむ
汲む (くむ) draws water or takes in someone's feelings (気持ちを汲む). Don't confuse with 吸う (to inhale).
Key words
汲むくむto draw (water); to take into account
汲み取るくみとるto scoop out; to read (feelings)
汲み出すくみだすto bail out; to pump out
汲々きゅうきゅうwholly absorbed; scrambling
Example sentences
おばあさんは毎朝、井戸の水を汲んでいた。
Every morning the old woman drew water from the well.
先生は生徒の気持ちを汲み取って、やさしく話した。
The teacher read the student's feelings and spoke gently.
彼は毎月の支払いに汲々としている。
He is scrambling just to make his monthly payments.