Translation guide
To gradually remove or be removed by friction, erosion, or use. Includes both transitive (wearing something away) and intransitive (something wears away) senses.
Describing how rocks, soil, or surfaces are gradually worn down by natural elements.
Transitive verb meaning 'to erode'. Used for water, wind, etc. wearing away land or rock.
The waves are wearing away the coastline.
Intransitive/passive form meaning 'to be eroded'. Often used when the focus is on what is being worn away.
This cliff has been worn away over many years.
Means 'to weather' or 'to be weathered'. Specifically refers to wearing away by wind and rain over time.
The rock weathered and crumbled.
Describing surfaces, materials, or objects being gradually worn down through contact or friction.
Transitive verb meaning 'to wear down' or 'to abrade'. Often used for shoes, tires, or machine parts.
He wore away the soles of his shoes.
Intransitive verb meaning 'to wear down' or 'to become worn'. Describes the state of being worn by friction.
Technical term for 'wear' or 'abrasion'. Used in engineering or formal contexts.
This part wears away easily.
Describing feelings, memories, or abstract things slowly diminishing or vanishing.
タイヤがすり減っている。
The tires are wearing away.
希望が消え去った。
Hope wore away.