Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
to lick; to lap; to suck
その子犬は彼女の頬を舐めた。The puppy licked her on the cheek. to taste
to experience (esp. a hardship)
to underestimate; to make light of; to look down on (someone); to make a fool of; to treat with contempt; to disparage
Usually written using kana alonealso written as ナメる and 無礼る
to lick (at; of flames); to burn
Also written 嘗める【なめる】、甞める【なめる】