【けんま】

Frequency rank: 25,241. – 25,394.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; transitive verb
  1. grinding; polishing
  2. refining (a skill, knowledge, etc.); applying oneself (to study); disciplining oneself
Forms
  • 【けんま】Frequency rank: 25,241. – 25,394.
  • 【けんま】
  • けんま
Generated word frames (experimental)
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] refines [Skill]
He refines his painting skills
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] refines [Knowledge]
The student refines their specialized knowledge
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] spends [Time] refining
She spends a few hours every day refining her skills
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] refines [Experience]
He refines his perspective through travel
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] refines [Activity]
Her way of refining her dance is beautiful
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] refines [Technique]
He practices to refine a new technique
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] refines [Knowledge] daily
The researcher refines his knowledge daily
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. grinding; polishing
    2. This meaning refers to the physical process of smoothing or sharpening an object by rubbing it against a harder surface. It can also imply making something visually appealing through careful attention to detail.
    I polished the metal to achieve a glossier finish.
    He succeeded in polishing the gemstone to make it look beautiful.
  2. refining (a skill, knowledge, etc.); applying oneself (to study); disciplining oneself
    3. This meaning conveys the idea of improving one’s abilities or knowledge through diligent practice, study, and self-discipline. It implies a commitment to personal growth and mastery over time.
    He practices the piano every day to refine his skills.
    She studied intensively to refine her knowledge in preparation for the qualification exam.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to grind/polishself-refinementabrasive agentto refine skillstechnique of polishingto apply oneself to studying knowledgemental disciplineneeds polishing/refinementpolishing workto refine skillspolished/refined
Generated related terms (experimental)
【けんま】
Refers to grinding or polishing, often in the context of refining surfaces or materials to achieve a smooth finish.
I polished the wood to achieve a smooth surface.
【けんしゅう】
Refers to training or study, particularly in the context of improving skills or knowledge in a specific area.
Training is being conducted for the new employees.
【せいれん】
Refers to refining or purifying, often used in the context of materials but can also refer to refining skills or abilities.
He practices every day to refine his skills.
【みがき】
Refers to the act of polishing or the end result of polishing; can also imply a finishing touch.
I dusted the table and polished it.
【じこけいはつ】
Refers to self-improvement or personal development, often involving discipline in studying or honing abilities.
She reads many books for self-improvement.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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