N2

meaning and readings

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Kanji

N2
Meaning
grind, polish, polish
Onyomi
Kunyomi
みが(く)
Formula
磨 = 广 + 林 + 石。

Story

磨 is analyzed as a combination of 广 (building, house), 林 (hemp (raw material for hemp)), 石 (stone) and denotes grind, polish, polish.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.

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