さび
sabi
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 61 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

錆 (さび (sabi)) means "Rust". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Rust

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Example Sentences

古いのこぎりに錆が付いていた。

ふるいのこぎりにさびがついていた。

The old saw had rust on it.

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