摩

chafe, rub

JLPT N1 15 strokes

Kun'yomi: ま.する・さす.る・す.る
On'yomi: マ
Radical: 手 · hand (hand (left-side radical))

摩 means "chafe, rub". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 15 strokes. It is read ま.する・さす.る・す.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and マ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

摩 in example sentences

今いまにも両国間りょうこくかんに貿易ぼうえき摩擦まさつが生しょうじそうだ。

Ima ni mo ryoukokukan ni boueki masatsu ga shouji sou da.

Trade friction might arise between the two nations at any moment.
日米にちべい間かんの摩擦まさつは緩和かんわの方向ほうこうに向むかっています。

Nichibeikan no masatsu wa kanwa no houkou ni mukatte imasu.

Frictions between Japan and the U.S. are easing up for a change.
両国りょうこくの間あいだでは貿易ぼうえき摩擦まさつがいつ生しょうじてもおかしくない。

Ryoukoku no aida de wa boueki masatsu ga itsu shoujite mo okashiku nai.

Trade friction might arise between the nations at any moment.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

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Common questions

What does the kanji 摩 mean?: 摩 means "chafe, rub". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 摩 have?: 摩 is written in 15 strokes.
How is 摩 read?: It is read ま.する・さす.る・す.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and マ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 摩?: 摩 is a JLPT N1 kanji.

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