It is important to brush your teeth thoroughly every day before going to bed.
磨
grind, polish, scour, improve, brush (teeth)
Kanji
Grade
Grade 8
Strokes
16 strokes
Radical
石部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
マ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
みがく, する
Nanori (Name Reading)
おさむ, きよ, みがく
Common Readings
マ, みが…く
Example sentences
He practices every day to improve his cooking skills.
He polished his shoes to a shine.
The craftsman shows the skills he has polished over many years.
He is a battle-hardened businessman.
Do you brush your teeth after every meal?
My gums bled when I brushed my teeth.
They are improving together as good rivals.
Example Vocabulary
磨く
to polish; to brush; to refine
磨き上げる
to polish up; to finish; to refine
磨き
百戦錬磨
battle-hardened; veteran; experienced (in many battles/situations)
歯を磨く
腕を磨く
歯磨き
toothbrushing; toothpaste
切磋琢磨
friendly rivalry; mutual encouragement; cultivating character
研磨
磨きをかける
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