- working hard; applying oneself; cultivating one's character (through hard work or study)see also 切磋琢磨
- polishing (stones)obsolete termorig. meaning
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
Generated: This meaning refers to the dedication and effort one puts into personal development, skill enhancement, or scholarly pursuits.
Generated: This meaning refers to the literal act of refining or smoothing stones through physical effort, often used metaphorically to indicate improvement or refinement.