切磋琢磨

せっさたくま

diligent application (to work or study)

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Example sentences

君の実力なら楽勝だとは思うが、それに驕らず、まずはクラスのみんなと切磋琢磨していって欲しい。

I think you could easily win with your ability, but I want you to not be arrogant about it and work hard with everyone in your class first.