削ぐ、殺ぐ
そぐ
sogu
JMdict entry #1298040
- Godan verb with 'gu' endingtransitive verb to chip (off); to shave off; to slice off; to cut off
- Godan verb with 'gu' endingtransitive verb to sharpen
- 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
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
雨のために彼らは気力をそがれた。
ame no tame ni kare ra ha kiryoku wo soga re ta 。
The rain dampened their spirits.