knife grinder; sword sharpener; polisher; grindery
Refers to a person who sharpens knives, swords, or polishes mirrors and blades professionally, or the shop where such work is done.
My kitchen knife got dull, so I took it to the knife grinder.
My grandfather worked as a sword sharpener when he was young.
Standard kanji spelling for a professional sharpener or polisher.
Abbreviated spelling; less common but still used.
Compound of 研ぎ (togi, the continuative form of 研ぐ 'to sharpen, polish') and 屋 (ya, 'shop' or 'person who does something').