Word details
すり減らす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word すり減らす.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to wear away; to rub down; to abrade
Examples
すり減らすのはシーツではなく靴にしろ。
Better wear out shoes than sheets.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
減
dwindle, decrease, reduce, decline, curtail, get hungry
12 strokesFrequency 261JLPT N2Grade 5
On
ゲン
Kun
へ.るへ.らす
擦
grate, rub, scratch, scrape, chafe, scour
17 strokesFrequency 1,485JLPT N1Grade 8
On
サツ
Kun
す.るす.れる-ず.れこす.るこす.れる
磨
grind, polish, scour, improve, brush (teeth)
16 strokesFrequency 1,608JLPT N2Grade 8
On
マ
Kun
みが.くす.る
Nanori
おさむ
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