切磋琢磨
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 切磋琢磨
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
Kanji in this Word
切
4 strokes
Frequency: 324
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
cut
cutoff
be sharp
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セツ
サイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.る
-き.る
き.り
-き.り
-ぎ.り
き.れる
-き.れる
き.れ
-き.れ
-ぎ.れ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
きつ
きり
ぎり
磋
15 strokes
Meanings
polish
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みが.く
琢
11 strokes
Frequency: 2022
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
polish
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みが.く
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あや
たか
磨
16 strokes
Frequency: 1608
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
grind
polish
scour
improve
brush (teeth)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
マ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みが.く
す.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おさむ
瑳
14 strokes
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
polish
brilliant white luster of a gem
artful smile
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みが.く
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