Japanese

げる

みがきあげる
Meaning: to polish up; to finish; to refine
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 磨き上げる 磨き上げない
Polite 磨き上げます 磨き上げません
Past 磨き上げた 磨き上げなかった
Polite + Past 磨き上げました 磨き上げませんでした
Te-form 磨き上げて 磨き上げなくて
Potential 磨き上げられる 磨き上げられない
Passive 磨き上げられる 磨き上げられない
Causative 磨き上げさせる 磨き上げさせない
Imperative 磨き上げろ 磨き上げるな

Handwriting

磨
き
上
げ
る

Example sentences

He polished his shoes to a shine.
職人が長年磨き上げた技を見せる。
The craftsman shows the skills he has polished over many years.

Usage Notes

To polish something until it shines or reaches a high standard. It can also refer to refining skills or character.

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