verb🔗Share研ぐ, 砥ぐTo hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone."The chef was whetting his knife on a steel rod to ensure a clean cut for the vegetables. "シェフは野菜をきれいに切るために、鋼鉄の棒でナイフを研いでいた。actionutensilprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share刺激する, 研ぎ澄ますTo stimulate or make more keen."The challenging math problems were whetting my appetite for learning more advanced concepts. "難しい数学の問題は、より高度な概念を学ぶことへの私の意欲を刺激しました。mindactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share羽繕いをするTo preen."The bird was whetting its feathers on the branch, preparing for flight. "鳥は枝の上で羽繕いをして、飛び立つ準備をしていました。appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share研ぎ澄ましThe process by which something is whetted."The chef oversaw the whetting of all the knives, ensuring each blade was razor sharp before service. "シェフはすべてのナイフの研ぎ澄ましを監督し、各刃がサービス前に剃刀のように鋭いことを確認しました。processChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
