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.
濡れたタオルをしごいて水を切った。
I wrung out the wet towel by drawing it through my hand.
彼は考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.
新入部員をコーチがしごいた。
The coach worked the new club members hard.
先輩にしごかれて、技術が上がった。
I was drilled by my senior and my skills improved.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
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.
彼は毎晩シゴいているらしい。
Apparently he masturbates every night.