ichidan verb, transitive verb
rub upward; stroke upward
Describes a rubbing or stroking motion in an upward direction, often along a surface like one's cheeks.
彼はひげを擦り上げながら考え込んだ。
He stroked his beard upward while deep in thought.
化粧水を顔に擦り上げるようにつける。
Apply the lotion by rubbing it upward onto the face.