JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
擦 — grate
- Reading
- サツ・す.る・す.れる・\~ず.れ・こす.る・こす.れる
- Meaning
- grate; rub; scratch; scrape; chafe; scour
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
擦 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is サツ・す.る・す.れる・\~ず.れ・こす.る・こす.れる and it means grate; rub; scratch; scrape; chafe; scour. 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.
擦 appears in everyday japanese words such as 擦る (to touch lightly), 摩擦 (friction) and 擦る (to rub).
Japanese words containing 擦
Frequently asked questions
What does 擦 mean in Japanese?
擦 means grate; rub; scratch; scrape; chafe; scour in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 擦 read?
擦 is read サツ・す.る・す.れる・\~ず.れ・こす.る・こす.れる. Reading it inside real words — 擦る and 摩擦 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 擦 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 擦 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 擦 in a word?
A common word containing 擦 is 擦る (かする) — "to touch lightly". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 擦 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 擦 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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