摩擦 (まさつ): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

摩擦 (まさつ) means friction / rubbing.

See example sentences below.

摩擦 at a glance

摩擦

まさつmasatsu

N2noun

friction / rubbing

摩擦まさつmasatsuN2Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

friction / rubbing

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.