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摩擦

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 摩擦

さつ
Noun
Freq #14568
1

Physics

friction

Examples
タイヤはゴムと路面の摩擦によってすり減る。
Tires wear down because of friction between the rubber and the road surface.
2

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb; Intransitive verb

rubbing; chafing

3

discord; friction; strife; conflict

Examples
米国人とイギリス人との間の摩擦が高まった。
Friction between the Americans and the British mounted.

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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