rub in Japanese
rub in Japanese is 擦る — rub means to move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
rub in Japanese
擦る
Pronounced: suru
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
What does "rub" mean?
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verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
"He rubbed his eyes and yawned after the long journey."
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verb To spread a substance over a surface by pressing and moving it around.
"Rub some sun cream onto your shoulders before you go outside."
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noun A mixture of spices and seasonings pressed onto meat before cooking.
"The chef made a rub of paprika, garlic and salt for the chicken."
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noun A difficulty or snag in a plan or situation.
"The only rub is that the hotel is a long way from the beach."
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rub in a sentence
- He rubbed his eyes and yawned after the long journey.
- She rubbed her hands together to warm them up.
- Rub some sun cream onto your shoulders before you go outside.
- She rubbed oil into the wooden table to make it shine.
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What is "rub" in Japanese?
"rub" in Japanese is 擦る. rub means: To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
How do you pronounce 擦る?
"rub" in Japanese is 擦る, pronounced "suru".
How do you use "rub" in a sentence?
Example: "He rubbed his eyes and yawned after the long journey." In Japanese, "rub" is 擦る.
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