“Friction” in Japanese
Short answer
Friction in Japanese is “摩擦” (masatsu). Full meaning: friction, rubbing, chafing; discord, friction, strife, conflict.
Other ways to say “Friction” in Japanese
軋轢
atsureki friction, discord, strife
まさつ
masatsu friction, rubbing, chafing; discord, friction, strife, conflict
マサツ
masatsu friction, rubbing, chafing; discord, friction, strife, conflict
フリクション
furikushon friction
揉め事
momegoto quarrel, fight, trouble, dispute, friction, discord
あつれき
atsureki friction, discord, strife
軋り
kishiri creaking, squeaking, grating, grinding, rasping; friction (between people)
軋み
kishimi creak, squeak, creaking, squeaking; discord, strife, friction
不和
fuwa discord, trouble, dissension, disagreement, friction, conflict, feud, bad terms
抵抗
teikou resistance, opposition, standing up to; reluctance, repulsion, repugnance; resistance, drag, friction
モメゴト
momegoto quarrel, fight, trouble, dispute, friction, discord
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