Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Polish, brush, refine, study

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Kanji Story

Imagine polishing a rough stone until it becomes smooth and shiny. This action represents the process of refining and improving things.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '磨' is included in the vocabulary and reading comprehension sections of the JLPT N2 exam. It is important to understand its meaning and usage in order to accurately answer questions related to this kanji.

Example Sentences

• 彼は歯を磨いている。

  He is brushing his teeth.

  かれははをみがいている。

  kare wa ha o migaite iru.

  Pronunciation

• この本は英語を磨くのに役立ちます。

  This book is helpful for improving English.

  このほんはえいごをみがくのにやくだちます。

  kono hon wa eigo o migaku no ni yakudachimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は日本語を磨くための勉強をしています。

  He is studying to improve his Japanese.

  かれはにほんごをみがくためのべんきょうをしています。

  kare wa nihongo o migaku tame no benkyou o shiteimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '磨' is commonly used in the context of polishing, brushing, or refining things.
• Remember the reading 'migaku' when it is used in the sense of studying or improving something.
• The stroke order is important to ensure accuracy and legibility when writing this kanji.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '磨' is not commonly used in names.