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摩

摩 — chafe, rub, polish

Learn the correct stroke order for 摩 (chafe), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)マma
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ま.するmasuru、さす.るsasuru、す.るsuru
Strokes15
Radical手
Frequency#1252
Meaningschafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

摩るさするto rub; to pat; to strokeverb
摩擦まさつfrictionnoun
あん摩あんまmassage (esp. anma, a traditional form of Japanese massage)noun
摩天楼まてんろうskyscrapernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 摩 (chafe) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 摩 is #1252, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

摩るさする — to rub; to pat; to stroke
摩擦まさつ — friction
あん摩あんま — massage (esp. anma, a traditional form of Japanese massage)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 摩 have?

The kanji 摩 (chafe) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 摩?

摩 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 摩 mean?

摩 means: chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape. On'yomi readings: マ. Kun'yomi readings: ま.する, さす.る, す.る.

What JLPT level is 摩?

摩 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.