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What does 摩擦 (まさつ, masatsu) mean?

摩擦 (まさつ, masatsu) means friction; conflict.

Quick facts
Readingまさつ
Romajimasatsu
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
まさつ
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmasatsu

friction; conflict

  1. 1noun friction
  2. 2noun · suru verb · transitive rubbing; chafing
  3. 3noun discord; friction; strife

Example sentences

  • There is friction between the two countries.

  • My hands got hot from friction.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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