What does 摩擦 mean?
摩擦 is a Japanese noun meaning “friction; rubbing; chafe” in English. It can also be translated as “rubbing” depending on context. It is written as 摩擦 in kanji, まさつ in hiragana, and masatsu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
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.
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.