Word details
切磋琢磨
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 切磋琢磨.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
切
cut, cutoff, be sharp
4 strokesFrequency 324JLPT N3Grade 2
On
セツサイ
Kun
き.る-き.るき.り-き.り-ぎ.りき.れる-き.れるき.れ-き.れ-ぎ.れ
Nanori
きつきりぎり
磋
polish
15 strokes
On
サ
Kun
みが.く
琢
polish
11 strokesFrequency 2,022JLPT N1Grade 9
On
タク
Kun
みが.く
Nanori
あやたか
磨
grind, polish, scour, improve, brush (teeth)
16 strokesFrequency 1,608JLPT N2Grade 8
On
マ
Kun
みが.くす.る
Nanori
おさむ
瑳
polish, brilliant white luster of a gem, artful smile
14 strokesJLPT N1Grade 9
On
サ
Kun
みが.く
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