How to say "grinding" in Japanese

• 研磨けんまCommon
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbCovers grinding and polishing as an abrasive finishing process on a surface, typically in technical or industrial contexts such as machining, materials, or manufacturing.
• 研ぎとぎCommon
  nounGlossed as sharpening, polishing, and grinding; best when the sense is sharpening or honing a blade or edge rather than an industrial grinding process.

For 'grinding' as an abrasive process, choose 研磨 for grinding or polishing as a technical surface treatment, and 「研ぎ」 when the emphasis is sharpening a blade or edge.

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• 研磨けんまgrinding
• 研ぎとぎpolish
• ぎりぎりgrinding (sound)
• 研削けんさくgrinding
• 擂潰らいかいgrinding
• 碾き割りひきわりgrinding
• 磨砕まさいgrinding
• きりきりchafing
• 粗ごなしあらごなしcrushing up
• きしりcreaking