こすkosuru
1.

To apply pressure and move an object back and forth against a surface, often for cleaning or smoothing purposes.

2.

To lightly touch or glide fingertips over a surface, typically for the purpose of applying a substance or providing comfort.

3.

To forcibly grind or crush an item into smaller pieces or a finer texture, often through repetitive motion.

4.

To shift blame or responsibility onto someone else, implicating them in a wrongdoing.

5.

To experience a light contact with an object while moving quickly past it, without significant force.

Example:

石けんを付けてごしごしこすれば汚れが落ちます。

surusuru
1.

To apply pressure and move an object back and forth against another surface, often creating friction or a change in texture.

2.

To lightly touch or glide fingers over a surface, generally with a gentle motion, often for the purpose of smoothing or applying a substance.

3.

To induce damage or wear by forcefully rubbing an object against something else, potentially leading to alteration or deterioration of the affected surface.

4.

To transfer guilt or responsibility onto someone else, thereby shifting the burden away from oneself.

5.

To extract contents from a container by scraping or rubbing the bottom, typically to gather any remaining substance.

Example:

ケリーはマッチを擦ってパイプへもっていった。

かすkasuruかすkasuru
1.

To pass by something while lightly touching its surface, as if to scrape it slightly.

2.

To have a narrow escape from danger, particularly when an object makes a brief contact without causing harm.

3.

To take a small amount of something that remains in a container by scraping along the bottom.

Example:

こうじはついていた。交通事故でたった車のサイドをちょっとかすっただけだった。

なすnasuru
1.

To apply pressure and move an object back and forth against a surface, causing friction and potentially altering the object's appearance or condition.

2.

To lightly apply a substance, using fingertips or a similar method, to produce a gentle, smoothing effect on the surface of another object.

3.

To impose blame or responsibility onto another person, suggesting a transfer of accountability for an action or consequence.

4.

To create a diverse texture or pattern by rubbing two surfaces together, often resulting in a change in one or both materials through repeated contact.

5.

To draw attention to something indirectly, often through criticism or jest, while using the act of rubbing or smearing as a metaphorical expression.

さすsasuru
1.

To apply pressure with a hand or object while moving back and forth across a surface, often to clean or smooth it out.

2.

To lightly touch or glide the fingers or palm over a surface, often for comforting or soothing purposes.

3.

To exert friction against something, resulting in wear or alteration of the surface texture.

4.

To shift responsibility or blame from oneself to another person, indicating a form of manipulation or deceit.

Example:

胸をさすってあげましょうか。