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A1 Noun
鞘scabbard, sheath, cap (on pen, brush, etc.), margin (between two prices), spread, markup, commission, enclosure, outer fence
Dictionary Definition
Noun
1.
scabbard, sheath
Usually written using kana alone2.
cap (on pen, brush, etc.), case, sleeve
Usually written using kana alone3.
margin (between two prices), spread, markup, commission
Usually written using kana alone, Business4.
enclosure, outer fence
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鞘 【さや】
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先生:「刀を鞘に納めましょう。」
Teacher: 'Let's put the sword back in its scabbard.'
- N1
鉛筆の芯を保護するために鞘をかぶせる。
A cap is placed over the pencil lead to protect it.
- N1
筆に鞘をつけて保管していたら、筆が腐りました。
After I stored the brush with a cap on it, the brush rotted.
- N1
売り値と買い値の差をつけるほど、鞘で儲けやすくなる。
The more you create a difference between the selling price and the buying price, the easier it becomes to profit from the markup.
- N1
相手の刀が鞘に納まるその瞬間までは、少しも油断できません。
You cannot let your guard down even for a moment until the opponent's sword is placed in its sheath.
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