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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

    摩

    Meaning

    Rub, Chafe

    Reading

    kunyomiさす

    sasu

    onyomiま

    ma

    Parts

    麻Hemp, Numb 手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

    手

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1461

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 摩

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

    kanji

    麻

    Meaning

    Hemp, Numb

    kanji

    手

    Meaning

    Hand

Words Using 摩

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    摩擦

    Meaning

    Friction

Kanji Related to 摩 Through the Part 麻

These 2 kanji contain the part 麻 as well.

    kanji

    魔

    Meaning

    Witch, Demon

    kanji

    磨

    Meaning

    Polish

Kanji Related to 摩 Through the Part 手

These 8 kanji contain the part 手 as well.

    kanji

    掌

    Meaning

    Palm, Manipulate

    kanji

    挙

    Meaning

    Raise

    kanji

    撃

    Meaning

    Beat, Strike

    kanji

    拳

    Meaning

    Fist

    kanji

    我

    Meaning

    Self, Ego

    kanji

    承

    Meaning

    Consent

    kanji

    摯

    Meaning

    Gift, Seriousness

    kanji

    看

    Meaning

    Watch

Learn the Kanji 摩

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.