Kanji 磨: grind, polish, scour, improve, brush (teeth)
Key takeaways
Kanji 磨: grind, polish, scour, improve, brush (teeth). Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 磨
grind, polish, scour, improve, brush (teeth)
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine using a stone (石) along with rough hemp (麻) fibers to rub and polish an object. This kanji represents the act of grinding or scouring something to make it smooth and shiny. It is commonly found in words like 'polishing' (연마) and 'brushing teeth' (hamigaki).
