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摩擦

Reading

Kana: まさつ
Romaji: masatsu
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Definition

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friction; rubbing; rubdown; chafe

Kanji

Readings: マ、 ま.する、 さす.る、 す.る
Meanings: chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape
Readings: サツ、 す.る、 す.れる、 -ず.れ、 こす.る、 こす.れる
Meanings: grate, rub, scratch, scrape, chafe, scour

Example Sentences

摩擦(まさつ)でマッチに()がつくようになる。
➥Friction causes a match to light.
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(わたし)彼女(かのじょ)貿易(ぼうえき)摩擦(まさつ)について(はな)すと(おも)う。
➥I think that she will discuss trade friction.
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タイヤはゴムと路面(ろめん)摩擦(まさつ)によってすり()る。
➥Tires wear down because of friction between the rubber and the road surface.
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(いま)にも両国間(りょうこくかん)貿易(ぼうえき)摩擦(まさつ)(しょう)じそうだ。
➥Trade friction might arise between the two nations at any moment.
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(にち)米間(べいかん)摩擦(まさつ)緩和(かんわ)方向(ほうこう)()かっています。
➥Frictions between Japan and the U.S. are easing up for a change.
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米国人(べいこくじん)とイギリス(じん)との()摩擦(まさつ)(たか)まった。
➥Friction between the Americans and the British mounted.
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