Shirabe
しのぎ を 削る
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone ridge on the side of a sword blade
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone architecture ridged pattern

しのぎ

female given name or forename
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Shinogi
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expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'ru' ending idiomatic expression to compete ruthlessly;to sharpen swords
ハーツ社とエイビィス社はカーレンタルの業界でしのぎを削っている。
Hertz and Avis are head to head competitors in the car rental business.
Other forms 鎬を削る 【しのぎをけずる】