呑み

呑み

"呑み" (nomi) means "drinking" or "a drink."

In this sentence, '呑み' is part of the word '呑み込む', which metaphorically means absorbing or understanding information.

この本の内容を呑み込んで理解しました。

I gulped down the content of this book and understood it.

Here, '呑み' refers directly to the act of drinking, specifically alcoholic beverages.

友達と近くの酒場で呑みました。

I drank with friends at the nearby tavern.

In this sentence, '呑み込む' metaphorically represents digesting or processing information through hearing someone explain their story.

彼の話を呑み込んだ後、やっと状況を理解しました。

After swallowing his story, I finally understood the situation.