擦(す)り傷(きず)

すりきず
noun
scrape; abrasion; graze
1. scrape; abrasion; graze
a minor skin injury caused by rubbing against a rough surface
膝(ひざ)に擦(す)り傷(きず)ができた。
I got a scrape on my knee.
転(ころ)んで擦(す)り傷(きず)を作(つく)った。
I fell and got a scrape.
子供(こども)の擦(す)り傷(きず)に消毒液(しょうどくえき)を塗(ぬ)った。
I applied disinfectant to the child's scrape.

USAGE:

  • 擦(す)り傷(きず)ができる (to get a scrape)
  • 擦(す)り傷(きず)を作(つく)る (to get/make a scrape)
  • 擦(す)り傷(きず)を治療(ちりょう)する (to treat a scrape)

CONTEXT:
A very common minor injury, especially for children who play outdoors. Typically from falling on asphalt or concrete.

ALTERNATE READING:
Also written as すりきず without kanji in informal contexts.

RELATED:

  • 切(き)り傷(きず) (cut wound)
  • 打撲(だぼく) (bruise)
  • 傷(きず) (wound, injury - general)
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Added 2026.1.25 17:03
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