切磋

せっさ

Also written 切瑳

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb working hard; applying oneself; cultivating one's character (through hard work or study) See also: 切磋琢磨 (せっさたくま).
2. polishing (stones) (orig. meaning)

Kanji

• 切 earnest. Read as セツ.
• 磋 polish. Read as サ.

Words containing 切磋

• 切磋琢磨 (せっさたくま) diligent application (to work or study)

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