No. 3,736 in Japanese
さば
Mackerel.
In a sentence
これはさばの刺身です。
This is mackerel sashimi.
In this sentence, "さば" refers to mackerel, a type of fish.
彼は物事を公平にさばく人です。
He is a person who judges things fairly.
Here, "さばく" derived from "さば" means to judge or handle, showcasing its usage as a verb form.
船をさばきながら彼は進んだ。
He proceeded while maneuvering the ship.
In this context, "さばく" relates to skillfully handling or maneuvering something, specifically the ship.
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