切磋琢磨
Meanings
Noun
Suru verb
Intransitive verb
1. diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard (Yojijukugo)
2. mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry (Yojijukugo)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
せっさたくま
Examples1
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。
With your ability it should be a doddle, but please don't get too big for your boots: apply yourself diligently like everyone in your class.