琢磨

Reading

Kana: たくま
Romaji: takuma
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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polish (jewels); cultivation

Kanji

Readings: タク、 みが.く
Meaning: polish
Readings: マ、 みが.く、 す.る
Meanings: grind, polish, scour, improve, brush (teeth)

Example Sentence

(きみ)実力(じつりょく)なら楽勝(らくしょう)だとは(おも)うが、それに(おご)らず、まずはクラスのみんなと切磋琢磨(せっさたくま)していって()しい。
➥With your ability it should be a doddle, but please don't be prideful of that but first apply yourself dilligently with everyone in your class.
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