磨く

How to remember it

You "mig" (make) things glow by scrubbing—polishing until they shine.

Example sentences

• 毎朝歯を磨きます。

  まいあさはをみがきます。

  I brush my teeth every morning.

• 靴を磨いてから出かけた。

  くつをみがいてからでかけた。

  I polished my shoes before going out.

Usage

Most common with 歯 (teeth) as 歯を磨く; also used for shoes, skills, gems.

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