This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

磨く

研く

Reading

Kana: みがく
Romaji: migaku
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Definitions

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vt
1

to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth)

2

to refine; to improve

Kanji

Readings: マ、 みが.く、 す.る
Meanings: grind, polish, scour, improve, brush (teeth)
Readings: ケン、 と.ぐ
Meanings: polish, study of, sharpen

Example Sentences

()(みが)いたの。
➥Did you brush your teeth?
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(くつ)をよく(みが)いてくれ。
➥Give my shoes a good shine.
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毎日(まいにち)()(みが)きなさい。
➥Brush your teeth every day.
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()(みが)きましたか。
➥Did you brush your teeth?
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(かれ)はくつをみがいた。
➥He shined his shoes.
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(わたし)(ゆか)家具(かぐ)(みが)いた。
➥I polished up the floor and furniture.
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