expression, godan verb (-ku)
get damaged; get scratched; get chipped
Physical damage to objects: scratches, chips, dents, or other surface flaws.
テーブルに傷がついた。
The table got scratched.
落としたら、スマホの画面に傷がついてしまった。
I dropped it and the smartphone screen got scratched.
expression, godan verb (-ku)
get injured; be wounded
Physical injury to a person or animal; often used for cuts, bruises, or other wounds.
事故で足に傷がついた。
I got injured on my leg in the accident.
猫に引っかかれて手に傷がついた。
My hand got scratched by the cat.
expression, godan verb (-ku)
get hurt (reputation); be damaged (honor)
Figurative damage to reputation, honor, or feelings; often used with 名誉, プライド, 気持ち, etc.
そのスキャンダルで彼の名誉に傷がついた。
His reputation was damaged by the scandal.
友達の言葉で気持ちに傷がついた。
My feelings were hurt by my friend's words.