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こする

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

擦る
錯る
Godan verb
Transitive
Usually kana
Freq #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.

Kanji in this Word

17 strokes
Frequency: 1485
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

grate
rub
scratch
scrape
chafe
scour

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.る
す.れる
-ず.れ
こす.る
こす.れる
16 strokes
Frequency: 1740
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

confused
mix
be in disorder

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サク
シャク
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