English–Japanese

“rust” in Japanese

Japanese

Also錆びる (sabiru)

Pronunciation

Romajisabi

Example

鉄の門に錆がついています。tetsu no mon ni sabi ga tsu i te i ma su

There is rust on the iron gate.

Illustration for 錆 (rust)

How to say “rust” in Japanese

“Rust” in Japanese is 錆 (sabi).

Refers to the flaky coating that forms when iron reacts with oxygen and moisture.

Full entry for 錆: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 錆

自転車のチェーンに錆がつかないように、油をさします。ji ten sha no chē n ni sabi ga tsu ka na i yō ni abura o sa shi ma su

I apply oil to the bicycle chain to keep it from rusting.

Tips for using 錆

  • In English, rust works as both a noun and a verb, so it can name the material or describe the process of becoming rusty.

Other Japanese words for “rust”

雨にぬれると鉄が錆びます。ame ni nu re ru to tetsu ga sa bi ma su

When iron gets wet in the rain, it rusts.

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