to grind
01
挽く, 砕く
to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface
Transitive: to grind a hard substance
例
She had to grind the coffee beans before brewing her morning coffee.
彼女は朝のコーヒーを淹れる前にコーヒー豆を挽く必要がありました。
The millstone was used to grind wheat into flour in the old-fashioned mill.
昔ながらの粉ひき機では、小麦を粉に挽くために石臼が使われました。
02
きしむ, 擦る
to rub together and produce a grating or scraping sound
Intransitive
例
The gears in the old clock began to grind as they turned, emitting a loud and irregular noise.
古い時計の歯車が回転し始めると、きしむ音がして、大きく不規則な音を発し始めた。
The metal gears in the machine began to grind loudly as they turned.
機械の中の金属歯車が回転し始めると、大きな音できしみ始めた。
03
挽く, 作動させる
to use physical force to rotate a handle or crank in order to activate a piece of machinery
Transitive: to grind a handle or crank
例
She was grinding a millstone to ensure its smooth operation during the grain milling process.
彼女は穀物を挽く過程でその滑らかな操作を確保するために石臼を挽いていました。
The engineer was grinding a milling machine to adjust its settings for precise machining operations.
エンジニアは、精密加工操作のために設定を調整するためにフライス盤を回していました。
04
挽く, 踊る
to dance with rhythmic and repetitive movements that are suggestive in nature
Intransitive
例
At the club, couples were grinding to the beat of the music, lost in the rhythm and energy of the dance floor.
クラブでは、カップルが音楽のビートに合わせてグラインドしており、ダンスフロアのリズムとエネルギーに酔いしれていた。
The dancers moved in sync, grinding against each other with intense passion and sensuality.
ダンサーたちは同期して動き、激しい情熱と官能性でお互いにこすり合いました。
05
頑張る, 努力する
to make persistent and intense effort towards a goal
Intransitive: to grind an effort
例
Despite the challenges, she continued to grind through her medical studies.
困難にもかかわらず、彼女は医学の勉強を頑張り続けました。
She grinds through her piano practice every day, honing her skills in pursuit of musical excellence.
彼女は音楽の卓越性を追求して、毎日ピアノの練習に励んで、スキルを磨いています。
06
研ぐ, 磨く
to wear down or shape something through repetitive friction or abrasion
Transitive: to grind sth
例
The metalworker meticulously ground the metal rod to achieve a smooth and precise finish.
金属加工職人は、金属棒を入念に研磨し、滑らかで精密な仕上げを達成しました。
The glassblower used a grinding wheel to grind the edges of the glass vase.
ガラス職人は砥石車を使ってガラス花瓶の縁を研ぐのに使った。
07
猛勉強する, 詰め込む
to study intensively in preparation for an exam
Intransitive
例
The library was packed with students grinding for their midterms.
図書館は中間試験に向けて猛勉強している学生でいっぱいだった。
She has ground for weeks to master the material.
彼女は教材をマスターするために何週間も猛勉強した。
08
粉砕する, 抑圧する
to oppress or weaken someone or something, often through harsh or repetitive action
例
The harsh conditions of the factory grind the workers' spirits.
工場の過酷な条件が労働者の精神をすり減らす。
The government ’s policies have ground the population into poverty.
政府の政策は人口を貧困に粉砕した。
09
挽く, アグレッシブにサーフィンする
to surfing aggressively, often with a focus on sharp, quick maneuvers or maintaining speed on the wave
Informal
Specialized例
He loves to grind the waves, always pushing himself to go faster.
彼は波をグラインドするのが大好きで、常に自分をより速く進めるよう押し進めています。
The surfer grinded down the face of the wave, showing off his skills.
サーファーは波の面をグラインドして、そのスキルを披露した。
Grind
01
the process of reducing a substance to powder or small particles by crushing or rubbing
例
The grind of the coffee beans released a rich aroma.
Flour is obtained through the grind of wheat kernels.
02
a monotonous or repetitive routine, especially involving labor
Slang例
He complained about the daily grind at the office.
The factory workers were exhausted by the endless grind.
03
the degree of fineness of particles after grinding
例
Espresso requires a fine grind of coffee.
The grind of the sugar affects how it dissolves.
04
a student considered overly studious, often regarded as tedious or socially awkward
例
He was labeled a grind for studying late into the night.
Teachers praised the grind for diligence, despite teasing from peers.
