磨穿鉄硯
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 磨穿鉄硯
1
showing unyielding diligence in one's studies; wearing a hole through one's metal inkstone from constant studying
Kanji in this Word
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
穿
9 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
put on (to the feet)
dig
pierce
drill
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うが.つ
は.く
鉄
13 strokes
Frequency: 672
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
iron
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くろがね
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
けん
てっ
硯
12 strokes
Frequency: 2500
Grade 9
Meanings
inkstone
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
ゲン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すずり
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