手て擦ずれる

ichidan verb

become worn; get frayed; be rubbed smooth

Describes something that has become worn or smooth from repeated handling or rubbing, often with a nuance of being well-used or familiar.

• この財さい布ふは長なが年ねん使つかって手て擦ずれてしまった。

  This wallet has become worn from years of use.

• 手て擦ずれた革かわの手て触ざわりが好すきだ。

  I like the feel of worn leather.

ichidan verb

be worldly-wise; be street-smart; be experienced in life

Figurative use: a person who has been 'rubbed smooth' by life, becoming savvy, shrewd, or no longer naive. Often carries a slightly negative or cynical tone.

• 彼かれは若わかい頃ころから社しゃ会かいに出でていたので、かなり手て擦ずれている。

  He's been out in the world since he was young, so he's quite worldly-wise.

• 手て擦ずれた大人おとなの対たい応おうを見みせた。

  He showed the response of a seasoned adult.