- 1. [n, vs, vt] taking into consideration; making allowances (for)
- 2. [n, vs, vt] reserve; restraint; leniency; mercy
Kanji in this word
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斟
dip water, estimateOn: シン (shin)Kun: く.む (ku.mu)
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酌
bar-tending, serving sake, the host, draw (water), ladle, scoop, pumpOn: シャク (shaku)Kun: く.む (ku.mu)
Example Sentences
その女の人は赤ん坊が健康でないことを斟酌してくれるように頼まれた。
sono onnanohito ha akanbou ga kenkou denaikotowo shinshaku shitekureruyouni tanoma reta .
The woman was asked to make allowance for the poor health of the baby.