摩: the kanji for rub
摩 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means rub. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
摩 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
摩 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
マ (ma)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 摩擦まさつ · masatsu | friction |
| 摩天楼まてんろう · matenrō | skyscraper … |
| 摩耗まもう · mamō | wear and tear |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 手をこすると摩擦で温かくなる。Te o kosuru to masatsu de atatakaku naru.Rubbing your hands warms them through friction.
- ニューヨークには摩天楼が立ち並ぶ。Nyūyōku ni wa matenrō ga tachinarabu.Skyscrapers line the streets of New York.
- …タイヤが摩耗していた。Taiya ga mamō shite ita.The tires were worn down.
- 両国の間に貿易摩擦が起きた。Ryōkoku no aida ni bōeki masatsu ga okita.Trade friction arose between the two countries.
- 冬は乾布摩擦をしている。Fuyu wa kanpu masatsu o shite iru.In winter I rub myself down with a dry towel.
Questions about 摩
How many strokes does 摩 have?
摩 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 摩?
The on readings are ma (マ). 摩 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 摩?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 摩
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.