JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
摩 — chafe
- Reading
- マ・ま.する・さす.る・す.る
- Meaning
- chafe; rub; polish; grind; scrape
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
摩 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is マ・ま.する・さす.る・す.る and it means chafe; rub; polish; grind; scrape. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
摩 appears in everyday japanese words such as 摩擦 (friction).
Japanese words containing 摩
Frequently asked questions
What does 摩 mean in Japanese?
摩 means chafe; rub; polish; grind; scrape in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 摩 read?
摩 is read マ・ま.する・さす.る・す.る. Reading it inside real words — 摩擦 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 摩 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 摩 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 摩 in a word?
A common word containing 摩 is 摩擦 (まさつ) — "friction". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 摩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 摩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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