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みがく
migaku
To brush (teeth); to polish
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磨く
みがく
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To brush (teeth); to polish
migaku
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JLPT Level N5
Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
Kana みがく
Romaji migaku
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What does 磨く mean in Japanese?
The word 磨く (みがく) means "to brush (teeth); to polish" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N5 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 磨く?
磨く is read as みがく (romaji: migaku). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 磨く?
磨く is a JLPT N5 vocabulary item. Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
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