摩擦
摩擦する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 摩擦する | 摩擦しない |
| Polite | 摩擦します | 摩擦しません |
| Past polite | 摩擦しました | 摩擦しませんでした |
| Past | 摩擦した | 摩擦しなかった |
| Te-form | 摩擦して | 摩擦しないで |
| Desire | 摩擦したい | 摩擦したくない |
| Potential | 摩擦できる | 摩擦できない |
| Passive | 摩擦される | 摩擦されない |
| Causative | 摩擦させる | 摩擦させない |
| Causative passive | 摩擦させられる | 摩擦させられない |
| Volitional | 摩擦しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 摩擦しましょう | |
| Imperative | 摩擦しろ | 摩擦するな |
| Conditional | 摩擦すれば | 摩擦しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 摩擦したら | 摩擦しなかったら |
Meanings
Physics and technical use: the resistive force or effect produced when surfaces are in contact and move, or tend to move, against each other.
In this experiment, we calculate while ignoring friction.
On ice, the friction between the tires and the road surface is low.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
Refers to the act or result of surfaces rubbing together; as 摩擦する it can be transitive or intransitive, often in technical, medical, or explanatory contexts where everyday speech might simply use こする.
During exercise, my clothes rubbed against my skin and made it red.
Please do not rub your skin hard with a towel.
Figurative use for interpersonal, organizational, political, or diplomatic tension, especially when relations become strained without necessarily becoming an open fight.
Differences in policy caused friction between the departments.
A small misunderstanding led to friction between the two countries.
Usage patterns
- 摩擦が起こるfriction occurs (between surfaces)
Friction occurs between the tire and the road.
- 摩擦を減らすto reduce friction
I reduced friction by applying oil.
- 〈相手〉と摩擦を起こすto create friction or conflict with someone
The new policy caused friction with the employees.
- 摩擦を避けるto avoid friction or conflict
The two countries continued negotiations to avoid trade friction.
- 〈物〉を摩擦するto rub something (often the skin or body), especially in medical contexts
I rubbed my body with a cold towel.