Jisho

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そ 削ぐ
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Godan verb with 'gu' ending, Transitive verb
1. to chip (off); to shave off; to slice off; to cut off​
Godan verb with 'gu' ending, Transitive verb
2. to sharpen​
Godan verb with 'gu' ending, Transitive verb
3. to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce; to diminish; to weaken; to spoil​Usually written using kana alone
  • あめ雨
  • の
  • ために
  • かれ彼ら
  • は
  • きりょく気力
  • を
  • そがれた
    • 。
The rain dampened their spirits.
Other forms
殺ぐ 【そぐ】

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