Translation and Meaning of: 錆びる - sabiru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 錆びる (sabiru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: sabiru
Kana: さびる
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: rust; rust
Meaning in English: to rust;to become rusty
Definition: The metal reacts with oxygen and forms oxides on its surface.
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Explanation and Etymology - (錆びる) sabiru
The term 「錆びる」, pronounced 'sabiru' in hiragana (さびる), is a Japanese verb that means "to rust" or "to corrode." This verb is often used to describe the natural process by which metals, especially iron, deteriorate when exposed to moisture and oxygen, resulting in a characteristic reddish or orange layer of rust. The word captures one of the most common and inevitable transformations that occur in nature, exemplifying how the Japanese language sometimes reflects natural processes through its terms.
In the etymology of 「錆びる」, we find the kanji 「錆」 which is composed of the radical 「金」, related to metals, and suggests the idea of a change in metals. This ideogram is strongly associated with the idea of wear or natural change that metals undergo over time. The suffix 「びる」 transforming 「錆」 into a verb implies the transformation of the state of metal into a corroded condition. Thus, the construction of the term reflects both the physical (metallic) origin of the affected items and the dynamic process of corrosion.
The expression 「錆びる」 is used in everyday Japanese not only in its literal sense but also figuratively to describe the act of "decay" or "loss of ability." For example, someone might use the verb to express that their skills are "rusty" after a long period of inactivity, illustrating its application in figurative contexts. This usage broadens the semantic scope of the word, making it relevant in both physical and abstract contexts.
In a historical context, the phenomenon of rusting is as old as the very use of metals by humans. In Japan, where the humid climate could accelerate this process, the understanding and fight against rust also spurred techniques for preserving metals over the centuries. We can then see 「錆びる」 as a rich word that connects us with historical cultural practices and the deep understanding of the Japanese regarding the interaction between natural and human elements.
Verbal conjugation of 錆びる
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 錆びる (sabiru)
- 錆びます - Polite, formal
- 錆びる - Neutral, casual shape
- 錆びて - Form て gerund
- 錆びない - Negative form
Synonyms and similar words
- さびる (sabiru) - rust
- さび付く (sabizuku) - be rusty
- さびた (sabita) - rusty
- さび色の (sabi-iro no) - rust color
- さび臭い (sabi kusai) - with the smell of rust
- 錆び色の (sabi-iro no) - rust color
- 錆色の (sabi-iro no) - rust color
- 錆びた (sabita) - rusty
- 錆び臭い (sabi kusai) - with the smell of rust
- 錆び付いた (sabizuita) - that became rusty
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: さびる sabiru
How to Write in Japanese - (錆びる) sabiru
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Example Sentences - (錆びる) sabiru
Below are some example sentences:
Sabiru koto wa saketai desu
I want to avoid rust.
I want to avoid rusting.
- 錆びる - verb meaning "to rust"
- こと - noun meaning "thing"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 避けたい - verb in potential form meaning "want to avoid"
- です - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite form of the sentence
Sabita tetsu wa yowaku naru
The rusty iron is weak.
The rusty iron becomes weak.
- 錆びた - oxidized, rusty
- 鉄 - iron, metal
- は - topic particle
- 弱く - weak, weaken
- なる - become
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