JLPT N2

polish; grind; improve

Item 457 of 481 | 16 strokes | Radical: 麻 (hemp), 石 (stone)

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomiみが.く

Mnemonic

Rubbing hemp (麻) against stone (石) — POLISHING.

Example Words

磨く (みがく) to polish
歯磨き (はみがき) toothbrushing