No. 3,727 in Japanese
こぎ
"こぎ" (kogi) means "rowing" or "paddling."
In a sentence
彼女は小舟をこぎ始めた。
She started rowing the small boat.
Here, "こぎ" represents the act of rowing, specifically in the context of propelling a boat.
この布は使うほどに味が出てきて、試行錯誤を重ねてこぎれいに縫った。
This fabric, as you use it more, develops character, and after trial and error, it was sewn neatly.
In this sentence, "こぎ" forms part of the term "こぎれい" (kogirei), which refers to something neat and tidy. The context involves an explanation of sewing.
彼は新しい課題に意欲的に漕ぎ出した。
He enthusiastically embarked on the new challenge.
"こぎ" here is used metaphorically within "漕ぎ出す" (kogidasu), describing the action of embarking or setting out on a metaphorical journey.
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