しごく

godan verb (-ku), transitive verb

draw through one's hand; stroke; strip

Only with reading しごく

Physical action of pulling something through a closed hand, often to remove moisture, dirt, or to smooth it. Common with objects like a wet towel, a rope, or a beard.

• 濡ぬれたタオルをしごいて水みずを切きった。

  I wrung out the wet towel by drawing it through my hand.

• 彼かれは考かんがえながらあごひげをしごいた。

  He stroked his beard while thinking.

godan verb (-ku), transitive verb

work someone hard; drill; train rigorously

Only with reading しごく

Figurative extension of the physical action: to put someone through intense training or work, often in a strict or demanding manner. Common in sports, military, or workplace contexts.

• 新しん入にゅう部ぶ員いんをコーチがしごいた。

  The coach worked the new club members hard.

• 先せん輩ぱいにしごかれて、技ぎ術じゅつが上あがった。

  I was drilled by my senior and my skills improved.

godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb

masturbate (male)

Slang for male masturbation, derived from the hand-stroking motion. Usually written in katakana as シゴく, but hiragana is also used. Intransitive in Japanese, though often used with an implied object.

• 彼かれは毎まい晩ばんシゴいているらしい。

  Apparently he masturbates every night.