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錆

錆: rust

rust
16 strokesNames & literary · Name kanji (準1級 range)in 4 words here

Readings

On
ショウ・セイ
Kun
さび・くわしい

The noun is 錆 (さび) and the verb is 錆びる (さびる); the on-readings are rarely used.

Key words

錆さびrust
錆びるさびるto rust
錆びつくさびつくto become rusted shut
錆止めさびどめrust-proofing

Example sentences

The chain on the old bicycle has rusted.

I apply oil every day so that rust doesn't form on the sword.

The key I haven't used for a long time has rusted and won't turn.

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