擦(す)り傷(きず)

すりきず
noun
scrape; abrasion; graze
healthinjury
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

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 words

Related Words

Synonym: 刺(さ)し傷(きず) (stab wound)
Related: 切(き)り傷(きず) (cut wound)
Related: 打撲(だぼく) (bruise)
Related: 傷口(きずぐち) (wound, cut, opening of a wound)
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Added 2026.1.25 17:03 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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