擦(す)れ

すれ
noun
abrasion; chafing; rubbing; friction wear
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(くつ)擦(ず)れができた。
I got a blister from my shoes rubbing.
襟(えり)の擦(す)れが目立(めだ)つようになった。
The wear on the collar has become noticeable.
長距離(ちょうきょり)を走(はし)ると、太(ふと)ももの内側(うちがわ)に擦(す)れが起(お)きやすい。
When running long distances, chafing tends to occur on the inner thighs.

The noun form of 擦(す)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(くつ)ずれ).

Common collocations

  • 靴(くつ)擦(ず)れ: shoe blister, shoe rubbing
  • 擦(す)れ傷(きず): abrasion, scrape wound
  • 擦(す)れて痛(いた)い: hurts from rubbing
  • 股(また)擦(ず)れ: inner thigh chafing
  • 袖(そで)の擦(す)れ: wear on sleeves

Similar words

  • 摩擦(まさつ): friction — the physical force itself, more technical and scientific
  • 傷(きず): wound, scratch — broader term for any damage or injury
  • 磨耗(まもう): wear, abrasion — more technical, used for mechanical or material wear

Related Words

Compare: 摩擦(まさつ) (friction)
Compare: 傷(きず) (wound, scratch)
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