“Chafing” in Japanese
Short answer
キリキリ
kirikiri
Chafing in Japanese is “キリキリ” (kirikiri). Full meaning: chafing, grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly, pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly.
Other ways to say “Chafing” in Japanese
擦れ
sure chafing, sore, scrape, scratch, mark, rub, rubbing together, blister
ぎりぎり
girigiri chafing, grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly, pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly
きりきり
kirikiri chafing, grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly, pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly
ギリギリ
girigiri chafing, grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly, pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly
摩擦
masatsu friction, rubbing, chafing; discord, friction, strife, conflict
吉里吉里
kirikiri chafing, grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly, pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly
マサツ
masatsu friction, rubbing, chafing; discord, friction, strife, conflict
まさつ
masatsu friction, rubbing, chafing; discord, friction, strife, conflict
きりきりっ
kirikiri chafing, grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly, pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly
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