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VocabJLPT N1

to swallow

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to drink
2. to swallow
3. to smoke (tobacco)
4. to swallow up

This verb primarily means "to drink," but it has a broader range than the common word for drinking. It can also mean to swallow something whole, to suppress an emotion, or to accept difficult terms, making it more versatile in expression.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I have a habit of drinking more than I should when I'm trying to look tough in front of friends.

Sentence 2

After dinner, Dad slowly drank a cup of hot tea.

Sentence 3

I drank too fast and started choking!

Sentence 4

"Drink it even if it's bitter — it works," my grandfather said.

Sentence 5

Those involved have testified that "they had been drinking."