すり減る (すりへる) Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
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godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
wear down; wear away; wear out
Describes physical objects gradually losing material through friction or use, becoming thinner or less effective.
が
すり
減
っ
て
いる
。
The blade of the knife I've used for years has worn away.
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godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
dwindle; be reduced; wear thin
Figurative use for abstract things like patience, energy, or resources gradually decreasing through strain or use.
chafe, rub, polish
