English–Japanese
“sharpen” in Japanese
How to say “sharpen” in Japanese
“Sharpen” in Japanese is 削る (kezuru).
It describes removing a thin layer from something to make its tip or surface more useful or precise.
Example sentences with 削る
新しい鉛筆を使う前に削ります。atara shi i en pitsu o tsuka u mae ni kezu ri ma su
I sharpen a new pencil before using it.
Tips for using 削る
- In everyday Japanese, 削る (kezuru) can also mean cutting back a budget or schedule, because both uses involve removing part of something.
Other Japanese words for “sharpen”
毎朝、包丁を研ぎます。mai asa hō chō o to gi ma su
Every morning, I sharpen my kitchen knife.