琢磨

Reading

Kana: たくま

Romaji: takuma

Definition

noun

vs

1

polish (jewels); cultivation

Kanji

琢

Readings: タク、 みが.く

Meaning: polish

磨

Readings: マ、 みが.く、 す.る

Meanings: grind, polish, scour, improve, brush (teeth)

Example Sentence

君(きみ)の実力(じつりょく)なら楽勝(らくしょう)だとは思(おも)うが、それに驕(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)していって欲(ほ)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.