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磨
On'yomi
マ
MA
Kun'yomi
みが.く・す.る
migaku / suru
grind · polish · scour · improve · brush (teeth)
dynamic
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Frequency#1608
Radical石stone(5)
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Component Breakdown
磨=
麻石
hemp + stone
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hemp and stone. Polishing hemp with stone.
Symbolism
Polish, grind, diligence. Represents polishing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
切磋琢磨
せっさたくま
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); diligent application (to work or study)
百戦錬磨
ひゃくせんれんま
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; veteran
千古不磨
せんこふま
permanence; immortality; eternity; permanence
磨穿鉄硯
ませんてっけん
showing unyielding diligence in one's studies; wearing a hole through one's metal inkstone from constant studying; showing unyielding diligence in one's studies
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
淡路島 かよふ千鳥の 鳴く声に 幾夜ねざめぬ 須磨の関守
Poem #78 from Hyakunin Isshu
源兼昌源兼昌
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