Word details

こする

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word こする.

Dictionary

Entry

擦る錯るTransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #4559
1

to rub; to scrub; to scrape

Examples
石けんを付けてごしごしこすれば汚れが落ちます。
Rub briskly with soap, and the stain will soon wash off.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

grate, rub, scratch, scrape, chafe, scour

17 strokesFrequency 1,485JLPT N1Grade 8

On

サツ

Kun

す.るす.れる-ず.れこす.るこす.れる

confused, mix, be in disorder

16 strokesFrequency 1,740JLPT N1Grade 8

On

サクシャク

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