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