How to say 'Polish' in Japanese | 磨く

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The Japanese word for Polish is 'Migaku', written as 磨く in Japanese.'Polish' in hiragana is みがく.

word

磨く

Meaning

Polish

Reading

みがく

migaku

Kanji

磨Polish

Explanation

The Japanese verb '磨く (みがく)' primarily means 'to polish'. It is used when referring to the act of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing, such as polishing shoes, silverware, or even one's skills. For example: I polished my shoes「靴を磨いた」(くつをみがいた). He is polishing his skills「彼はスキルを磨いている」(かれはスキルをみがいている). The verb can also metaphorically refer to refining or improving abilities, talents, or qualities. Note that the verb is transitive and typically requires a direct object.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4650

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 磨く

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

磨

Meaning

Polish

Hiragana in the Word 磨く

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

く

Reading

Words Related to 磨く Through the Kanji 磨

This Word contains the Kanji 磨 as well.

word

歯磨き

Meaning

Toothpaste, Tooth brushing

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What does 'Migaku' (磨く) mean?

'Migaku' means 'Polish' .

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