Japanese Dictionary

Words

4 words found
  • 琢磨
    Kana Reading
    たくま
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
      Meaning
      polish (jewels); cultivation
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  • 切磋琢磨
    Kana Reading
    せっさたくま
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
      Meaning
      cultivate one's character by studying hard; diligent application
      Example sentence
      君の実力なら楽勝とは思うが、それに驕らず、まずクラスみんな切磋琢磨していって欲しい With your ability it should be a doddle, but please don't be prideful of that but first apply yourself dilligently with everyone in your class.
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  • 彫琢
    Kana Reading
    ちょうたく
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
      Meaning
      carving and polishing
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Kanji

2 kanji found
  • JLPT 1

    11 strokes

    polish

    On'Yomi: タク

    Kun'Yomi: みが.く

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  • 12 strokes

    On'Yomi: タク

    Kun'Yomi: みがく

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