みが.く
migaku
JLPT N216 strokesKanjiLevel 67 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

磨 is the kanji for "Grind". A common reading is みが.く (migaku). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Grind

Also : Polish · Scour · Improve · Brush (teeth)

Readings

kunみが.く/ migakukunす.る/ suruon/ ma

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

歯を丁寧に磨くことで、虫歯や歯周病を予防できます。

はをていねいにみがくことで、むしばやししゅうびょうをよぼうできます。

By brushing teeth carefully, you can prevent cavities and periodontal disease.

技を磨き続けることで、一流の職人に近づけます。

わざをみがきつづけることで、いちりゅうのしょくにんにちかづけます。

By continuing to hone one's skills, one can approach being a first-class craftsman.

Vocabulary using 磨

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