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sharpen in Japanese

sharpen in Japanese is 研ぐ, 削る — sharpen means to make something sharp or sharper.

sharpen in Japanese

研ぐ
verb
Pronounced: togu
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To make sharp.
削る
verb
Pronounced: kezuru
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To make sharp.

What does "sharpen" mean?

  1. verb To make something sharp or sharper.
    "He sharpened the axe before chopping the wood."
  2. verb To become sharp or sharper.
    "Her wit sharpened as she got older."
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sharpen in a sentence

  • He sharpened the axe before chopping the wood.
  • You can sharpen your focus by removing distractions.
  • Her wit sharpened as she got older.

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What is "sharpen" in Japanese?

"sharpen" in Japanese is 研ぐ, 削る. sharpen means: To make something sharp or sharper.

How do you pronounce 研ぐ?

"sharpen" in Japanese is 研ぐ, pronounced "togu".

How do you use "sharpen" in a sentence?

Example: "He sharpened the axe before chopping the wood." In Japanese, "sharpen" is 研ぐ, 削る.

Are there other ways to say "sharpen" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "sharpen": 研ぐ, 削る.

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