Word details
磨り減る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 磨り減る.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to be worn down; to wear away; to wear out
Examples
この素材は決してすり減ったりしない。
This material never wears out.
2
to dwindle; to be reduced
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
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
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
摩
chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape
15 strokesFrequency 1,252JLPT N1Grade 8
On
マ
Kun
ま.するさす.るす.る
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