1.
abrasion; chafing; rubbing wear
Damage, irritation, or wear caused by repeated rubbing or friction on a surface. Applies to skin (chafing), fabric (wear), or other materials.
靴擦れができた。
I got a blister from my shoes rubbing.
襟の擦れが目立つよ��になった。
The wear on the collar has become noticeable.
長距離を走ると、太ももの内側に擦れが起きやすい。
When running long distances, chafing tends to occur on the inner thighs.
The noun form of 擦れる (to rub, to chafe). Frequently appears in compounds and is an everyday word for physical wear caused by friction. The reading changes to ずれ in some compounds (e.g., 靴ずれ).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 靴擦れ: shoe blister, shoe rubbing
- 擦れ傷: abrasion, scrape wound
- 擦れて痛い: hurts from rubbing
- 股擦れ: inner thigh chafing
- 袖の擦れ: wear on sleeves
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 摩擦: friction �� the physical force itself, more technical and scientific
- 傷: wound, scratch — broader term for any damage or injury
- 磨耗: wear, abrasion — more technical, used for mechanical or material wear