かむ
かむ
kamu
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 17 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

かむ (かむ (kamu)) means "to bite". It is read かむ (kamu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to bite

Also : to chew · to chew (strongly)

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Example Sentences

犬が靴をかんでいます。

いぬがくつをかんでいます。

The dog is biting a shoe.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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