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Kanji for Polish
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “polish”: 磨、研、琢. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
polish
To polish and refine, like a gemstone or a skill.
16 strokes On reading マ (ma) Kun reading みがく、する (migaku, suru) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: grind, polish, scour, improve, brush (teeth)
Readings used for names on Nazuke: osamu, ma
In Japan it appears in about 249 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
polish
To polish and study; sharpening one's skills.
9 strokes On reading ケン (ken) Kun reading とぐ (togu) JLPT N3
Dictionary meanings: polish, study of, sharpen
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ken
In Japan it appears in about 98 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, in both boys’ and girls’ names.
polish
To polish a gem; refining one's character.
11 strokes On reading タク (taku) Kun reading みがく (migaku) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: polish
Readings used for names on Nazuke: taku
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