Scrape in Japanese

"scrape" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

擦り傷

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擦grate, rub+りnot in this dictionary+傷wound, hurt

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "scrape". The most common choice is shown first.

擦

Top pick

grate, rub, scratch, scrape, chafe, scour

Reading: satsu

17 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of hand and examine. Rubbing with hand.

What it carries

Friction, rub, abrasion. Represents rubbing.

Related kanji for "scrape"

摩

scrape

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Composed of hemp and hand. Rubbing hemp with hand.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for scrape?

The most common kanji for "scrape" is 擦, read as satsu. It means grate, rub, scratch. Related kanji: 摩 (scrape).

How many strokes does 擦 have?

擦 has 17 strokes.