錆びる
Reading: さびる
Meaning: to rust, to become rusty
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Example Sentence
The old iron nail is rusting.
Usage Notes
Ichidan verb describing the oxidation process of metal surfaces forming rust. Can also be used metaphorically for skills or abilities becoming dull from lack of use.
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