No. 458 in Japanese
すれ
The Japanese word "すれ" is a conjugation of the verb "擦れる" (sureru), meaning "to rub," "to chafe," or "to wear."
In a sentence
彼らがすれ違うとき、軽く会釈した。
When they passed each other, they exchanged a light nod.
In this sentence, 'すれ' is part of 'すれ違う', describing the action of passing by or crossing paths.
鋭い視線がすれ違いざま彼を捉えた。
A sharp glance caught him as they passed by each other.
In this example, 'すれ' is still a part of 'すれ違いざま', showing a passing moment of interaction.
同じ所を何度もすれ違ったので、お互いに微笑んだ。
They smiled at each other after passing by the same place several times.
Here, 'すれ' in 'すれ違った' denotes the repeated action of passing by.
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