JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
磨 — grind
- Reading
- マ・みが.く・す.る
- Meaning
- grind; polish; scour; improve; brush
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
磨 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is マ・みが.く・す.る and it means grind; polish; scour; improve; brush. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
磨 appears in everyday japanese words such as 歯磨 (dentifrice), 磨く (to polish; to brush (teeth)) and 歯磨き (dentifrice).
Japanese words containing 磨
Frequently asked questions
What does 磨 mean in Japanese?
磨 means grind; polish; scour; improve; brush in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 磨 read?
磨 is read マ・みが.く・す.る. Reading it inside real words — 歯磨 and 磨く and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 磨 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 磨 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 磨 in a word?
A common word containing 磨 is 歯磨 (はみがき) — "dentifrice". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 磨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 磨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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