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A1 Noun

(さや)scabbard, sheath, cap (on pen, brush, etc.), margin (between two prices), spread, markup, commission, enclosure, outer fence

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1. 1.

        scabbard, sheath

        Usually written using kana alone
      2. 2.

        cap (on pen, brush, etc.), case, sleeve

        Usually written using kana alone
      3. 3.

        margin (between two prices), spread, markup, commission

        Usually written using kana alone, Business
      4. 4.

        enclosure, outer fence

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    鞘 【さや】

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    • 先生(せんせい):「(かたな)(さや)(おさ)めましょう。」

      Teacher: 'Let's put the sword back in its scabbard.'

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    • 鉛筆(えんぴつ)(しん)保護(ほご)するために(さや)をかぶせる。

      A cap is placed over the pencil lead to protect it.

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    • (ふで)(さや)をつけて保管(ほかん)していたら、(ふで)(くさ)りました。

      After I stored the brush with a cap on it, the brush rotted.

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    • ()()()()()をつけるほど、(さや)(もう)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.

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    • 相手(あいて)(かたな)(さや)(おさ)まるその瞬間(しゅんかん)までは、(すこ)しも油断(ゆだん)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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