noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
wear from frequent handling; handling wear
Refers to the worn or soiled state of an object from being touched or handled many times. Often used for books, papers, or everyday items.
この古い辞書は手擦れがひどい。
This old dictionary shows heavy wear from handling.
手擦れしたページをめくる。
I turn the worn pages.
Standard kanji spelling.
Common kana-mixed spelling; 擦 is a non-jōyō kanji, so this form is often used in general writing.
Compound of 手 (hand) and 擦れ (rubbing, wear), literally 'hand-rubbing wear'.