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toishi
noun

English Meaning(s) for 砥石

noun
  1. whetstone; grindstone

Definition and Synonyms for 砥石

Grindstone a revolving stone shaped like a disk
Synonyms: 砥石, 磨石
Hone a whetstone made of fine gritstone
Synonyms: 剃刀砥, 砥石
Whetstone a flat stone for sharpening edged tools or knives
Synonyms: 砥石
Grindstone used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools
Synonyms: 砥石, 磨石
Hone used for sharpening razors
Synonyms: 剃刀砥, 砥石

Meanings for each kanji in 砥石

» whetstone; grindstone
» stone

Categories 砥石 is a member of

Sharpener any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper
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Stone building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose
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Whetstone a flat stone for sharpening edged tools or knives
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