Lingaku磨く【みがく】
Frequency rank: 4,521. – 4,523.
- to polish; to shine; to burnish; to scour; to scrub; to brush (teeth); to grind (e.g. a lens)
- to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone; to polish (up); to cultivate (one's character)
Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
Forms
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] refines [Skill]
[Person] cultivates [One's Character]
[ craftsman] polishes [Tools]
[Person] hones [Experience]
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to polish; to shine; to burnish; to scour; to scrub; to brush (teeth); to grind (e.g. a lens)
- to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone; to polish (up); to cultivate (one's character)
This usage refers to physically polishing, shining, or scrubbing something.
This usage involves refining, improving, or honing skills, character, or other qualities.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Generated related terms (experimental)
みがく磨く【みがく】
Refers to the action of polishing or shining something, often used in the context of cleaning or enhancing the appearance of an item.
けんま研磨【けんま】
Refers specifically to the process of polishing or grinding, usually in a mechanical or technical context.
あらう洗う【あらう】
Refers to washing or cleansing, typically used for cleaning items or oneself, contrasting with the idea of polishing.
こうじょう向上【こうじょう】
Refers to improvement or enhancement, particularly in terms of skills or performance, closely related to polishing one's abilities.
そだてる育てる【そだてる】
Refers to nurturing or cultivating, which aligns with the idea of refining or enhancing one's character or skills over time.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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I polished for all I was worth. The trouble is that my stock of low-grade gems was surprisingly low.
There are so many fine scratches and dents on its surface, it's no use polishing it.
He got up quickly, splashed cold water on his face, brushed his teeth, and shaved.