friction in Japanese
friction in Japanese is 摩擦, 不和 — friction means the resistance created when one surface rubs against another.
friction in Japanese
摩擦
Pronounced: masatsu
不和
Pronounced: fuwa
What does "friction" mean?
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noun The resistance created when one surface rubs against another.
"Oil reduces friction between the moving parts of the engine."
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noun Disagreement or tension between people with different views.
"There was noticeable friction between the two departments over budget cuts."
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friction in a sentence
- Oil reduces friction between the moving parts of the engine.
- Rub your hands together quickly and the friction will make them warm.
- There was noticeable friction between the two departments over budget cuts.
- Constant friction between the neighbours made the shared garden an unhappy place.
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What is "friction" in Japanese?
"friction" in Japanese is 摩擦, 不和. friction means: The resistance created when one surface rubs against another.
How do you pronounce 摩擦?
"friction" in Japanese is 摩擦, pronounced "masatsu".
How do you use "friction" in a sentence?
Example: "Oil reduces friction between the moving parts of the engine." In Japanese, "friction" is 摩擦, 不和.
Are there other ways to say "friction" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "friction": 摩擦, 不和.
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