KANJI
磨
polish
grind, rub, brush up, improve
Kun'yomi
みが
On'yomi
まば
Example sentences
古い銀の食器を丁寧に磨いたら、元の輝きを取り戻した。
When I carefully polished the old silver tableware, it regained its original shine.
彼はプロのサッカー選手になるために、毎日欠かさず技術を磨いている。
In order to become a professional soccer player, he hones his skills every day without fail.
この古い家具は丁寧に手入れをして磨けば、まだ長く使えるだろう。
If this old furniture is carefully maintained and polished, it will probably still be usable for a long time.
Practice exercises
1
磨く
to polish; to brush (teeth)
Answer
みがく
2
磨
Answer
みがま
3
磨
Answer
polishrubgrindbrush
4
歯磨き
toothbrushing; toothpaste
Answer
はみがき
5
研磨
grinding; polishing
Answer
けんま
6
磨滅
wear and tear; abrasion
Answer
まめつ