鞘 | Japanese meaning

鞘【さや】

Frequency rank: 2,822. – 2,823.

Alsoさや

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

scabbard; sheathword usually written using kana alone

This refers to a protective covering for a blade, typically made of leather, metal, or plastic, used to store and carry a sword or knife safely.

I placed the sword in its scabbard.

cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; sleeveword usually written using kana alone

This usage denotes a cover or protective case for writing instruments or brushes, which keeps them safe when not in use.

I can't find the cap of the pen.

margin (between two prices); spread; markup; commissionbusinessword usually written using kana alone

This meaning relates to the difference in price between two related financial values, often indicating profit or fees.

The margin between the selling price and the purchase price is large.

enclosure; outer fence

This denotes a physical boundary or structure that surrounds an area, typically for protection or privacy.

There is a beautiful garden inside the enclosure.

Example sentences10 results

A longsword sheathed in an intricately engraved scabbard.

Tatoeba

The twins are as alike as two peas in a pod.

Tatoeba

Names

鞘【さや】

Alsoさや

Sayaplace name

鞘【さや】

Frequency rank: 2,822. – 2,823.

Alsoさや

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

scabbard; sheathword usually written using kana alone

This refers to a protective covering for a blade, typically made of leather, metal, or plastic, used to store and carry a sword or knife safely.

I placed the sword in its scabbard.

cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; sleeveword usually written using kana alone

This usage denotes a cover or protective case for writing instruments or brushes, which keeps them safe when not in use.

I can't find the cap of the pen.

margin (between two prices); spread; markup; commissionbusinessword usually written using kana alone

This meaning relates to the difference in price between two related financial values, often indicating profit or fees.

The margin between the selling price and the purchase price is large.

enclosure; outer fence

This denotes a physical boundary or structure that surrounds an area, typically for protection or privacy.

There is a beautiful garden inside the enclosure.

Example sentences10 results

A longsword sheathed in an intricately engraved scabbard.

Tatoeba

The twins are as alike as two peas in a pod.

Tatoeba

Names

鞘【さや】

Alsoさや

Sayaplace name

鞘

人名用

意sheath; case; margin; difference; shells (of beans)

訓さや

音ショウ、ソウ

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鞘【さや】

Frequency rank: 2,822. – 2,823.

Alsoさや

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

scabbard; sheathword usually written using kana alone

This refers to a protective covering for a blade, typically made of leather, metal, or plastic, used to store and carry a sword or knife safely.

I placed the sword in its scabbard.

cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; sleeveword usually written using kana alone

This usage denotes a cover or protective case for writing instruments or brushes, which keeps them safe when not in use.

I can't find the cap of the pen.

margin (between two prices); spread; markup; commissionbusinessword usually written using kana alone

This meaning relates to the difference in price between two related financial values, often indicating profit or fees.

The margin between the selling price and the purchase price is large.

enclosure; outer fence

This denotes a physical boundary or structure that surrounds an area, typically for protection or privacy.

There is a beautiful garden inside the enclosure.

Example sentences10 results

A longsword sheathed in an intricately engraved scabbard.

Tatoeba

The twins are as alike as two peas in a pod.

Tatoeba

Names

鞘【さや】

Alsoさや

Sayaplace name

鞘【さや】

Frequency rank: 2,822. – 2,823.

Alsoさや

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

scabbard; sheathword usually written using kana alone

This refers to a protective covering for a blade, typically made of leather, metal, or plastic, used to store and carry a sword or knife safely.

I placed the sword in its scabbard.

cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; sleeveword usually written using kana alone

This usage denotes a cover or protective case for writing instruments or brushes, which keeps them safe when not in use.

I can't find the cap of the pen.

margin (between two prices); spread; markup; commissionbusinessword usually written using kana alone

This meaning relates to the difference in price between two related financial values, often indicating profit or fees.

The margin between the selling price and the purchase price is large.

enclosure; outer fence

This denotes a physical boundary or structure that surrounds an area, typically for protection or privacy.

There is a beautiful garden inside the enclosure.

Example sentences10 results

A longsword sheathed in an intricately engraved scabbard.

Tatoeba

The twins are as alike as two peas in a pod.

Tatoeba

Names

鞘【さや】

Alsoさや

Sayaplace name

鞘

人名用

意sheath; case; margin; difference; shells (of beans)

訓さや

音ショウ、ソウ

Details