Word details

磨きをかける

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 磨きをかける.

Dictionary

Entry

磨きをかける磨きを掛けるみがきをかけるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #41103
1

to polish up (on); to refine; to hone; to round out

Examples
ケンは、英語に磨きをかけたいと思っている。
Ken wishes to brush up his English.
2

to polish (by rubbing)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

grind, polish, scour, improve, brush (teeth)

16 strokesFrequency 1,608JLPT N2Grade 8

On

Kun

みが.くす.る

Nanori

おさむ

hang, suspend, depend, arrive at, tax, pour

11 strokesFrequency 1,027JLPT N1Grade 8

On

カイケイ

Kun

か.ける-か.けるか.け-か.け-が.けか.かる-か.かる-が.かるか.かり-が.かりかかり-がかり

Nanori

かけ

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