飲む

How to remember it

Godan verb; のむ also means 'to swallow', so medicine is 'drunk' too.

Example sentences

• 朝、コーヒーを飲みます。

  あさ、コーヒーをのみます。

  I drink coffee in the morning.

• 薬を飲んでください。

  くすりをのんでください。

  Please take your medicine.

Usage

Godan verb; takes を. Used for medicine as well as liquids.

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