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錆び付く

さびつく

Readings

さびつくサビつく

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5k, vito become rusted together; to become rusted shut
  2. 2.
    v5k, vito rust; to become (completely) rusty; to be covered with rust
  3. 3.
    v5k, vito become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective

Kanji breakdown

錆
16 strokesGrade 9
付
N45 strokesGrade 4

Example sentences

さびつかせるよりもすり切らしたほうがいい。

Better wear out than rust out.

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錆び付くさびつく

to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective

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