汲む (Kumu) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to draw (water), to ladle, to dip up, to scoop up”.
Meanings
- godan verb, transitive verbto draw (water); to ladle; to dip up; to scoop up; to pump
- godan verb, transitive verbto pour (into a cup); to drink (together)
- godan verb, transitive verbto consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with; to intuit; to understand
- godan verb, transitive verbto draw upon; to inherit
Examples
バケツに水を汲んでくるよ。
I'll get a bucket of water.
彼は井戸へ行って水をくんできた。
He fetched some water from the well.
井戸から水をくんできてください。
Please draw water from the well.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).