裁く
さばく
sabaku
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 99 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
裁く (さばく (sabaku)) means "to judge". It is read さばく (sabaku). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to judge
Also : to try · to decide (on)
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Example Sentences
他人を厳しく裁く人は、自分にも厳しい。
たにんをきびしくさばくひとは、じぶんにもきびしい。
People who judge others harshly are also harsh with themselves.
最高裁判所が最終的に裁くことになった。
さいこうさいばんしょがさいしゅうてきにさばくことになった。
The Supreme Court would ultimately decide the case.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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