削ぐ
- Godan verb with 'gu' ending
- transitive verb
削ぐ
Godan
Transitive
1
Godan verb with 'gu' endingtransitive verb
to chip (off);to shave off;to slice off;to cut off
2
Godan verb with 'gu' endingtransitive verb
to sharpen
3
Godan verb with 'gu' endingtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.);to reduce;to diminish;to weaken;to spoil
雨のために彼らは気力をそがれた。
The rain dampened their spirits.
Other forms
殺ぐ 【そぐ】