This is the 8605th most frequent Japanese word.
擦り
"擦り" (すり) means "rubbing" or "scraping."
擦り in this context refers to the frosted effect on the glass, indicating it has been treated or scratched to occlude it.
擦りガラス越しに見る風景は、いつもとは違う趣を感じさせます。
The scenery seen through frosted glass always conveys a different kind of charm.
擦り here signifies the wear or abrasion that happens over time due to friction.
彼は靴を磨きながら、擦り切れている部分を観察していました。
He was polishing his shoes while observing the worn parts.
擦り conveys a blending or blurring effect caused by subtle transitions, much like friction but in a visual sense.