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擦

擦 — grate, rub, scratch

Learn the correct stroke order for 擦 (grate), a 17-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school17 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サツsatsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)す.るsuru、す.れるsureru、-ず.れzure、こす.るkosuru、こす.れるkosureru
Strokes17
Radical手
Frequency#1485
Meaningsgrate, rub, scratch, scrape, chafe, scour

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

擦るこするto rub; to scrub; to scrapeverb
摩擦まさつfrictionnoun
擦るするto rub; to chafe; to strike (match)verb
擦り傷すりきずscratch; graze; scrapenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 擦 (grate) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 17 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 擦 is #1485, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

擦るこする — to rub; to scrub; to scrape
摩擦まさつ — friction
擦るする — to rub; to chafe; to strike (match)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 擦 have?

The kanji 擦 (grate) has 17 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 擦?

擦 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 擦 mean?

擦 means: grate, rub, scratch, scrape, chafe, scour. On'yomi readings: サツ. Kun'yomi readings: す.る, す.れる, -ず.れ, こす.る, こす.れる.

What JLPT level is 擦?

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