削ぐ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 削ぐ
1
to chip (off); to shave off; to slice off; to cut off
2
to sharpen
3
Word usually written using kana alone
to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce; to diminish; to weaken; to spoil
Examples
雨のために彼らは気力をそがれた。
The rain dampened their spirits.
Kanji in this Word
削
9 strokes
Frequency: 814
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
plane
sharpen
whittle
pare
shave
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
けず.る
はつ.る
そ.ぐ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
げ
殺
10 strokes
Frequency: 581
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
kill
murder
butcher
slice off
split
diminish
reduce
spoil
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サツ
サイ
セツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ころ.す
-ごろ.し
そ.ぐ
あや.める
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