そぐ

削 ぐ

  1. Godan verb with 'gu' ending, transitive verb

    to chip (off), to shave off, to slice off, to cut off

  2. Godan verb with 'gu' ending, transitive verb

    to sharpen

  3. Godan verb with 'gu' ending, transitive verb

    to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.), to reduce, to diminish, to weaken, to spoil
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 雨のために彼らは気力をそがれた。
      The rain dampened their spirits.