No. 3,933 in Japanese
サバ
Mackerel.
In a sentence
サバは魚の一種です。
Mackerel is a type of fish.
Here, "サバ" refers to the fish 'mackerel'.
トークショーでサバを読むことは常にあることです。
Exaggerating the truth is always present in talk shows.
In this context, "サバ" is part of the phrase "サバを読む", meaning to cheat or manipulate numbers, often in one's favor.
市場で新鮮なサバを見つけました。
I found fresh mackerel at the market.
Again, "サバ" here refers to the actual fish 'mackerel', showing its literal sense.
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