摩擦 まさつ friction N2 #2,193 Meanings noun, physics friction noun, takes する, transitive, intransitive rubbing; chafing noun discord; friction; strife; conflict Its kanji 摩 マ · ま.する、さす.る、す.る chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape 擦 サツ · す.る、す.れる、-ず.れ、こす.る、こす.れる grate, rub, scratch, scrape, chafe, scour