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琢磨

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 琢磨

くま
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #40188
1

polish (jewels); cultivation

Kanji in this Word

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
16 strokes
Frequency: 1608
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

grind
polish
scour
improve
brush (teeth)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みが.く
す.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おさむ
📝

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