擦: the kanji for rub; scrape
擦 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means rub; scrape. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
擦 is written in 17 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
擦 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
サツ (satsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 摩擦まさつ · masatsu | friction |
| 擦過傷さっかしょう · sakkashō | abrasion |
する (suru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 擦るする · suru | to rub; to strike (a match) |
| 擦り傷すりきず · surikizu | scrape; graze |
すれる (sureru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 擦れるすれる · sureru | to rub; to wear |
| 靴擦れくつずれ · kutsuzure | shoe sore; blister |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 転んでひざに擦り傷ができた。Koronde hiza ni surikizu ga dekita.I fell and scraped my knee.
- マッチを擦って火をつけた。Matchi o sutte hi o tsuketa.I struck a match and lit a fire.
- 新しい靴で靴擦れができた。Atarashii kutsu de kutsuzure ga dekita.I got blisters from my new shoes.
- 袖口が擦れて薄くなった。Sodeguchi ga surete usuku natta.The cuffs have worn thin.
- 両国の間に貿易摩擦が生じた。Ryōkoku no aida ni bōeki masatsu ga shōjita.Trade friction arose between the two countries.
Questions about 擦
How many strokes does 擦 have?
擦 is written in 17 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 擦?
The on readings are satsu (サツ). The kun readings are suru (する), sureru (すれる).
What JLPT level is 擦?
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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Movement and actions
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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 擦
- 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.