N4
みがく (migaku)
磨く
to brush, to polish
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Commonly used for brushing teeth (歯を磨く), polishing shoes (靴を磨く), or polishing a mirror (鏡を磨く). It implies cleaning or making something shiny by rubbing.
📝 Example Sentences
毎晩、歯を磨きます。
I brush my teeth every night.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "磨く"!
きれいな歯を保つために、毎日しっかり_______ましょう。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 歯は「磨く」ものです。
English: Teeth are 'brushed' (migaku).
English: Teeth are 'brushed' (migaku).
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