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[せっ(切)·さ(磋)·たく(琢)·ま(磨)]
sessatakuma
noun, suru verb

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[せっ(切)·さ(瑳)·たく(琢)·ま(磨)]
sessatakuma
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English Meaning(s) for 切磋琢磨

noun, suru verb
  1. diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard
  2. mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
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Definition and Synonyms for 切磋琢磨

Discipline training to improve strength or self-control
Synonyms: 修業, 修練, 修行, 切磋琢磨, 精練, 鍛え, 鍛える, 鍛錬

Meanings for each kanji in 切磋琢磨

» cut; cutoff; be sharp
» polish
» polish
» grind; polish; scour; improve; brush (teeth)

Categories 切磋琢磨 is a member of

Training activity leading to skilled behavior
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 切磋琢磨

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Sample Sentences for 切磋琢磨

With your ability it should be a doddle, but please don't be prideful of that but first apply yourself dilligently with everyone in your class.
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