Grind in Japanese
"grind" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "grind". The most common choice is shown first.
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grind, polish, scour, improve, brush (teeth)
Reading: ma
16 strokes · dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of hemp and stone. Polishing hemp with stone.
What it carries
Polish, grind, diligence. Represents polishing.
Related kanji for "grind"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for grind?
The most common kanji for "grind" is 磨, read as ma. It means grind, polish, scour. Related kanji: 摩 (grind).
How many strokes does 磨 have?
磨 has 16 strokes.