研ぎ澄ます
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 研ぎ澄ます
1
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
Examples
ここにいるといやでも感覚は研ぎ澄まされる。
I can't help but feel that when I come here, all my senses are sharper than usual.
Kanji in this Word
研
9 strokes
Frequency: 336
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
polish
study of
sharpen
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
と.ぐ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
のり
澄
15 strokes
Frequency: 1722
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
lucidity
be clear
clear
clarify
settle
strain
look grave
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.む
す.ます
-す.ます
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
きよ
すす
すみ
み
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