Moto 磨く (みがく)to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth)
- to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth)Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb
- to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivateGodan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb
Kanji in 磨く
Words that share its kanji
- 磨きみがきpolish; improvement
- 琢磨たくまpolish (jewels); cultivation
- 歯磨きはみがきdental brushing; brushing one's teeth
- 切磋琢磨せっさたくまdiligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard
- 百戦錬磨ひゃくせんれんまveteran; battle-worn
- 研磨けんまgrinding; polishing
- 達磨だるまdaruma; tumbling doll
- は磨き粉はみがきこtooth powder; toothpaste
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