English–Japanese
“friction” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimasatsu
Example
意見の違いから摩擦が生じました。i ken no chiga i ka ra ma satsu ga shō ji ma shi ta
Friction arose from a difference of opinion.
How to say “friction” in Japanese
“Friction” in Japanese is 摩擦 (masatsu).
Describes resistance or tension that arises when things or people do not move smoothly together.
Example sentences with 摩擦
新しい制度の導入は現場との摩擦を生みました。atara shi i sei do no dō nyū wa gen ba to no ma satsu o u mi ma shi ta
Introducing the new system created friction with frontline staff.
Tips for using 摩擦
- The adjective frictionless is common in English for a process that proceeds without obstacles, extending the physical sense into everyday business language.