How to say 'Friction' in Japanese | 摩擦

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The Japanese word for Friction is 'Masatsu', written as 摩擦 in Japanese.'Friction' in hiragana is まさつ.

word

摩擦

Meaning

Friction

Reading

まさつ

masatsu

Kanji

摩Rub, Chafe 擦Rub, Grate

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '摩擦 (まさつ)' primarily means 'friction'. It can refer to physical friction between surfaces, as well as metaphorical friction, such as conflict or tension between people or groups. For example: There is friction between the two countries「二つの国の間に摩擦がある」(ふたつのくにのあいだにまさつがある). The friction of the tires on the road caused the car to stop「タイヤと道路の摩擦で車が止まった」(タイヤとどうろのまさつでくるまがとまった). This word is often used in both scientific and social contexts.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

7405

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 摩擦

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

摩

Meaning

Rub, Chafe

kanji

擦

Meaning

Rub, Grate

Words Related to 摩擦 Through the Kanji 擦

This Word contains the Kanji 擦 as well.

word

擦る

Meaning

Rub

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