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切 磋 琢 磨

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb

    diligent application (to work or study), cultivating one's character by studying hard
    yojijukugo

    • 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。
      I think you could easily win with your ability, but I want you to not be arrogant about it and work hard with everyone in your class first.

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb

    mutual encouragement (to improve), working hard together, friendly rivalry
    yojijukugo