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そぐ

usually kana

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5g, vtto chip (off); to shave off; to slice off; to cut off
  2. 2.
    v5g, vtto sharpen
  3. 3.
    v5g, vtto dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce; to diminish; to weaken; to spoil

Example sentences

雨のために彼らは気力をそがれた。

The rain dampened their spirits.

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to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken

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