JLPT N1 Advanced
擦れ擦れ
「すれすれ」
Grazing close to a surface or just barely meeting a limit.
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Other forms
スレスレ often used in katakana for emphasis
1 Noun, Na-adjective
Grazing / Skimming
Describes physical movement that passes extremely close to a surface or object without actually making contact.
Example
彼 の 投げた ボール は 私 の 頭 すれすれ を 通り過ぎた 。
The ball he threw grazed past my head.
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2 Noun, Na-adjective
Barely / Just
Indicates fulfilling a requirement, passing a test, or making a deadline with no margin for error.
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