ぐ【そぐ】

Frequency rank: 9,447. – 9,466.
    Godan verb with 'gu' ending; transitive verb
  1. to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to sharpen
  2. to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken; to reduceword usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • ぐ【そぐ】Frequency rank: 9,447. – 9,466.
  • ぐ【そぐ】Frequency rank: 44,487. – 45,255.
  • そぐ
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to sharpen
    2. This meaning refers to the action of removing a small piece from an object, often to refine its shape or form, such as sharpening a pencil or cutting off edges.
    I chipped the tip of the pencil to make it easier to write.
    He shaved the wood to create a sculpture.
  2. to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken; to reduce
    3. This meaning conveys the idea of reducing someone’s enthusiasm or spirit, or lowering the intensity of a situation, such as discouraging someone or making a feeling less intense.
    His criticism dampened my motivation.
    The rain weakened the enjoyment of the picnic.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to chip offえんてゅしあsmenthusiasmto dampen enthusiasmto reduce anxietyto sharpen wordsto weaken powerto discourage passionto shave woodto reduce functionalityto diminish an impressionto shave with a blade
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
  1. ．.
  2. ．.
Wiktionary
Example sentences
1 result
1. そんな、よう。
Don't say such discouraging words.
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