This is the 9378th most frequent Japanese word.


"磨" means "to polish" or "to refine."


磨きます (migakimasu): means 'to brush' as in cleaning or polishing, specifically used here for teeth brushing.

彼は毎朝歯を磨きます。

He brushes his teeth every morning.


磨く (migaku): means 'to polish' or 'refine', used metaphorically here for improving skills.

彼女は技術を磨くために毎日練習します。

She practices daily to polish her skills.


磨いて (migaite): means 'to polish', indicating the physical act of polishing to enhance the appearance of the floor.

この床を磨いてつやを出してください。

Please polish this floor to make it shine.