と.ぐ
togu
JLPT N49 strokesKanjiLevel 14 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

研 is the kanji for "Polish". A common reading is と.ぐ (togu). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Polish

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Readings

kunと.ぐ/ toguonけん/ ken

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 研 represents 'POLISH'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of polish.

Reading ·

On-reading: けん — remember this sound by associating it with polish. Kun-reading: と.ぐ.

Example Sentences

大学で研究を続けています。

だいがくでけんきゅうをつづけています。

I continue my research at university.

研修に参加することになりました。

けんしゅうにさんかすることになりました。

It was decided that I'll participate in the training.

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