No. 13,794 in Korean
마찰
"마찰" means "friction" or "conflict."
In a sentence
타이어와 도로 사이의 마찰이 차량을 멈추게 합니다.
The friction between the tire and the road makes the vehicle stop.
In this sentence, '마찰' refers to the physical interaction or resistance that occurs when two surfaces come into contact.
두 나라 사이에 외교적 마찰이 발생하였다.
Diplomatic friction arose between the two countries.
Here, '마찰' is used metaphorically to describe conflicts or tensions in diplomatic relationships.
이 프로젝트는 많은 내부 마찰을 일으켰다.
This project caused a lot of internal friction.
In this context, '마찰' signifies disagreements or conflicts among members within an organization or group.
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