しのぎを削 る
shinogio kezuru
1. to compete ruthlessly; to sharpen swords — literal
Expression
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1. to compete ruthlessly; to sharpen swords — literal
1. to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil)
2. to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail
3. to delete; to erase
1. Want to surpass; Want to overtake
1. Prone to; Tending to
1. To surpass completely; To outstrip entirely
1. Looks like it will overtake.; Seems to be closing in.
1. Overcome.; Defeat.
1. Can be sharpened.; Is sharpenable.
1. Is cutting.; Is sharpening.
1. Cutting and; To cut and