研ぐ
とぐ
togu
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 50 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
研ぐ (とぐ (togu)) means "to sharpen". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to sharpen
Also : to hone · to whet · to grind · to polish
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Example Sentences
料理人は毎日包丁を研ぐ。
りょうりにんはまいにちほうちょうをとぐ。
A chef sharpens their knife every day.
刃物を研ぐときは、石の上で丁寧に動かす。
はものをとぐときは、いしのうえでていねいにうごかす。
When sharpening blades, move carefully along the stone.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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