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Kanji 摩: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 摩: chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape

Key takeaways

Kanji 摩: chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

摩
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Meaning

chaferubpolishgrindscrape

On reading

マ

Kun reading

ま.するさす.るす.る

Radical

手

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 摩

chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape

Kanji structure breakdown

摩

Structure breakdown

麻 + 手

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Imagine the process of rubbing hemp (麻) stalks with your hands (手) to extract the fibers. This physical action of rubbing or grinding with the hands leads to the meanings of 'friction' and 'rubbing.'

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

マ
  • 摩擦まさつ

    friction / rubbing

Commonly used words

  • 摩擦
    まさつ

    friction / rubbing

Example sentences

Example 1

この服は着ると摩擦が強い。

Translation

This clothing causes strong friction when worn.

Example 2

国どうしの摩擦が増えている。

Translation

Friction between countries is increasing.

Kanji 摩: chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape | Daily Nihongo