“Grinding” in Japanese
Short answer
キリキリ
kirikiri
Grinding in Japanese is “キリキリ” (kirikiri). Full meaning: chafing, grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly, pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly.
Other ways to say “Grinding” in Japanese
研磨
kenma grinding, polishing; refining (a skill, knowledge, etc.), applying oneself (to study), disciplining oneself
擂潰
raikai grinding
研削
kensaku grinding
研ぎ
togi polish, grinding, sharpening
碾き割り
hikiwari grinding, cracking (e.g. wheat, barley)
磨砕
masai grinding, trituration
研ぎ物
togimono sharpening (of knives, swords, etc.), grinding, honing, whetting, polishing, buffing, things to be sharpened or polished
ぎりぎり
girigiri chafing, grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly, pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly
きりきり
kirikiri chafing, grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly, pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly
ギリギリ
girigiri chafing, grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly, pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly
粗ごなし
aragonashi crushing up, grinding; rough preparation, spadework
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