Meaning of 磨く in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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磨く, 研くJLPT 5
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Kana Readingみがく
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Romajimigaku
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `ku` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to refine; to improve
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Example Sentences
磨く, 研く, みがく used in context
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一生懸命磨きました。困ったのは、意外と低級宝石のストックがないことです。
I polished for all I was worth. The trouble is that my stock of low-grade gems was surprisingly low.
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My father polished his car till it shone.
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There are so many fine scratches and dents on its surface, it's no use polishing it.
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She shined the knives and forks for Mother.
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She especially liked to polish her jewels.
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Her car has a nice polish.
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