Word
摩擦
まさつ
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CommonJLPT N2
Meanings
- Noun
friction
- Noun · Suru verb · Transitive · Intransitive
rubbing; chafing
- Noun
discord; friction; strife; conflict
In Spanish
frotar; friccionar; friega
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
摩擦でマッチに火がつくようになる。
Friction causes a match to light.
La fricción hace que una cerilla se encienda.
Tatoeba #81446(opens in a new tab)現在の日米貿易摩擦の原因は何であると思いますか。
What do you think has caused the present trade friction between Japan and the U.S.?
¿Cuál crees que es el origen de las actuales fricciones comerciales niponas-estadounidenses?
Tatoeba #174898(opens in a new tab)米国人とイギリス人との間の摩擦が高まった。
Friction between the Americans and the British mounted.
Tatoeba #83492(opens in a new tab)タイヤはゴムと路面の摩擦によってすり減る。
Tires wear down because of friction between the rubber and the road surface.
Tatoeba #203875(opens in a new tab)