Word Meaning 琢磨

たくま takuma

琢磨 is read as たくま (takuma) and means polish (jewels).

Meaning

たくま

takuma

2 Characters • 27 Total Strokes

JLPT N1 Jōyō Jinmeiyō Rank 19601 Priority D

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せっさたくま

diligent application (to work or study)

ひゃくせんれんま

veteran

けんま

grinding

だるま

Bodhidharma

はみがき

dental brushing

みがく

to refine (a skill, etc.)

みがき

improvement

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.