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

  1. diligent application (to work or study)
  2. cultivating one's character by studying hard
  3. mutual encouragement (to improve)
  4. working hard together
  5. 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 Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

Yojijukugo Rank 24928 Priority D

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

琢磨

たくま

polish (jewels)

切実

せつじつ

pertinent

切手

きって

stamp (postage)

きり

delivery date (of a futures contract)

切り

きり

delivery date (of a futures contract)

切る

きる

to criticize sharply

切符

きっぷ

ticket

切断

せつだん

cutting

切り捨てる

きりすてる

to cut off and throw away

切り取り

きりどり

cutting (for a railroad, highway, etc.)

切り離す

きりはなす

to cut off (from)

Example Sentences

1

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.