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さする

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word さする

摩る
擦る
Godan verb
Transitive
Usually kana
Freq #5552
1

to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage

Examples
胸をさすってあげましょうか。
Would you like me to massage your chest?

Kanji in this Word

15 strokes
Frequency: 1252
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

chafe
rub
polish
grind
scrape

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.する
さす.る
す.る
17 strokes
Frequency: 1485
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

grate
rub
scratch
scrape
chafe
scour

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.る
す.れる
-ず.れ
こす.る
こす.れる
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