Word Meaning 切磋琢磨
せっさたくま
sessatakuma
切磋琢磨 is read as せっさたくま (sessatakuma) and means diligent application (to work or study).
Meaning
English
- diligent application (to work or study)
- cultivating one's character by studying hard
- mutual encouragement (to improve)
- working hard together
- friendly rivalry
Reading
Kana
せっさたくま
Romaji
sessatakuma
Writing Variants
- 切瑳琢磨 せっさたくま sessatakuma
Stroke Sequence
4 Characters • 46 Total StrokesStudy Signals and Categories
Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
1君の実力なら楽勝だとは思うが、それに驕らず、まずはクラスのみんなと切磋琢磨していって欲しい。
With your ability it should be a doddle, but please don't get too big for your boots: apply yourself diligently like everyone in your class.