たしなみ

嗜 み

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    taste (in goods, etc.)
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 彼は金持ちだがたしなみがない。
      He has more money than taste.

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    manners, etiquette
    word usually written using kana alone

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    modesty, restraint, prudence
    word usually written using kana alone

  4. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.), accomplishments
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 大部分ではないにしても多くの人々が文学的趣味を優美なたしなみと見なしている。
      Many people, if not most, look on literary taste as an elegant accomplishment.

  5. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    taking care of one's personal appearance
    word usually written using kana alone