What is '研ぐ' called in English?

'研ぐ' in English is called "Sharpen". Sharpen refers to: 刃物や鉛筆などの先端を鋭くする。

How do you pronounce 'Sharpen' and '研ぐ'?

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What is an example sentence for Sharpen in Japanese?

English: "The chef needed to sharpen his knives before preparing dinner." | Japanese: "シェフは夕食の準備をする前に、ナイフを研ぐ必要があった。"

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sharpen Meaning in Japanese (sharpen 英語意味)

研ぐ, 磨く

類語:鋭くする尖らせる

研ぐ in English:sharpen

IPA:toɡu

Phonetic:とぐ

Quick Answer • 要約

sharpen の日本語の意味は「研ぐ, 磨く」です。 (刃物や鉛筆などの先端を鋭くする。)

Definitions of Sharpen

1
verb
研ぐ
To make an edge or point keen or sharper.
刃物や鉛筆などの先端を鋭くする。
2
verb
磨く
To improve or make something more effective or intense, often referring to skills, senses, or arguments.
能力、感覚、議論などを向上させ、より効果的または強烈にする。

Example Sentences

“The chef needed to sharpen his knives before preparing dinner.”

シェフは夕食の準備をする前に、ナイフを研ぐ必要があった。

“Regular practice will sharpen your problem-solving skills.”

定期的な練習は、あなたの問題解決能力を磨くだろう。

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Synonyms (類語)

In Japanese:

鋭くする尖らせる

In English:

honewhetgrindrefineenhance

Antonyms (対義語)

In Japanese:

鈍くする

In English:

dull blunt weaken

Inflected Word Forms

past tensesharpened

present participlesharpening

agent nounsharpener

adjectivesharp

adverbsharply

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

sharpen one's skillscollocation

To improve or develop one's abilities or expertise.

sharpen one's witsidiom

To make one's mind more alert and intelligent.

sharpen Meaning in Japanese (sharpen 英語 意味)