Translation guide
The English word 'scraping' can refer to the physical action of rubbing a hard object against a surface, the sound it makes, or the digital process of extracting data from websites. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
To describe the act of rubbing or dragging a hard or sharp object against a surface, often to remove something or smooth it.
General verb for shaving, scraping off, or whittling down a surface. Used for wood, ice, pencil lead, etc.
I sharpen a pencil. (lit. scrape a pencil)
I shave ice to make shaved ice.
To rub or scrub a surface, often with some pressure. Can imply scraping off dirt or a stain.
I scrub off the burnt bits from the pot.
To rub, chafe, or scrape. Often used for friction between two surfaces, or striking a match.
I strike a match.
My shoes are rubbing and it hurts.
To scratch or scrape with nails or a tool. Often used for scratching an itch or scraping out contents.
I scratch my back.
I scrape out the pumpkin seeds.
To scrape off and remove completely. Emphasizes the removal aspect.
I scrape off the paint.
To describe the unpleasant sound made when a hard object is dragged across a surface.
To describe the automated process of extracting data from websites.
Loanword directly from English 'scraping', widely used in tech contexts.
I do web scraping with Python.
General term for data extraction, can include scraping but is broader.
I extract data from websites.
The door makes a scraping sound.
Full term for web scraping.
Web scraping may violate terms of service.