to whet
01
研ぐ, 刺激する
to sharpen or stimulate, typically referring to one's appetite, curiosity, or interest
例
He whets his appetite with the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread.
彼は焼きたてのパンの誘惑的な香りで食欲をそそります。
02
研ぐ, 鋭くする
to sharpen or hone the cutting edge of a blade by rubbing it against a sharpening tool or stone
例
The blacksmith carefully whetted the sword's blade against the sharpening stone to ensure a razor-sharp edge.
鍛冶屋は剃刀のように鋭い刃を確保するために、研ぎ石に対して剣の刃を注意深く研いだ。
