鞘
鞘: sheath
sheath; scabbard
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ショウ・ソウ
Kunさや
鞘 (さや) is a sword's scabbard; 鞘当て (さやあて) means a rivalry or quarrel, especially over a love interest.
Key words
鞘さやsheath; scabbard
鞘当てさやあてrivalry; quarrel
鞘走るさやばしるto slip out of the scabbard
鞘を払うさやをはらうto draw a sword
Example sentences
侍は静かに刀を鞘に納めた。
The samurai quietly returned his sword to its scabbard.
同じ人を好きになった二人の間で、静かな鞘当てが続いている。
A quiet rivalry continues between the two who fell for the same person.
武士は決意を固め、ついに鞘を払った。
Resolved at last, the warrior drew his sword.