to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip outcolloquialismfrom サボタージュsee also サボタージュ
Forms
サボるFrequency rank: 7,686. – 7,699.
さぼるFrequency rank: 19,552. – 19,648.
Generated definitions (experimental)
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school
This meaning refers to the act of intentionally absenting oneself from school or classes without permission. It often has a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of responsibility or commitment to education.
He played hooky from class and went out with friends.
to cut class; to skip out
This meaning emphasizes leaving a scheduled class or activity without permission or notification. It is often used in the context of students who prefer to do something else rather than attend their classes.
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