polish

11 strokesFrequency 2,022JLPT N1Grade 9

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Kun

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Nanori

あやたか

Dictionary

Common Words

磨くがく研く琢くTransitiveGodan verbFreq #4249
1

to polish; to shine; to burnish; to scour; to scrub; to brush (teeth); to grind (e.g. a lens)

Examples
弟は銀の食器類を磨いた
My brother polished the silver.
2

to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone; to polish (up); to cultivate (one's character)

Examples
学生は読書の技能を磨くべきだ。
Students should develop their reading skills.
切磋琢磨っさたくま切瑳琢磨NounIntransitive~する Verb四字熟語Freq #29437
1

diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard

Examples
君の実力なら楽勝だとは思うが、それに驕らず、まずはクラスのみんなと切磋琢磨していって欲しい。
I think you could easily win with your ability, but I want you to not be arrogant about it and work hard with everyone in your class first.
2

mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry

琢磨くまNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #40188
1

polish (jewels); cultivation

彫琢ょうたくNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #136687
1

carving and polishing

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