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What is the Kanji for 'Rub' and 'Chafe'? | 摩

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Rub' and 'Chafe', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Rub' and 'Chafe' is 摩.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rub, Chafe

    Reading

    kunyomiさす

    sasu

    onyomi

    ma

    Parts

    Hemp, Numb Hand

    Example Word

    摩擦: friction. 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.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1461

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hemp, Numb

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hand

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 麻 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Witch, Demon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Polish

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 8 kanji contain the part 手 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Raise

    kanji

    Meaning

    Self, Ego

    kanji

    Meaning

    Watch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beat, Strike

    kanji

    Meaning

    Palm, Manipulate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fist

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gift, Seriousness

Learn the Kanji

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What does 摩 mean?

摩 means 'Rub' and 'Chafe'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.