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腕を磨く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 腕を磨く

うでをみがく
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #27073
1

to polish one's skills

Examples
ロンドン滞在中に彼は英語の腕を磨いた
He brushed up his English during his stay in London.

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 1163
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

arm
ability
talent

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ワン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うで
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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