Translation guide
The word 'sable' can refer to a small mammal, its fur, or the color black in heraldry. This guide focuses on the animal and fur meanings, as the heraldic use is rare in everyday English.
sable (animal)
Referring to the sable, a species of marten.
The standard Japanese word for the sable animal. Literally 'black marten'.
Sables live in Siberia.
Loanword from English/Russian, sometimes used in zoological contexts or translated materials.
The sable is an animal of the weasel family.
Referring to the fur of the sable, used in clothing.
その店は高級なセーブルのコートを販売している。
The store sells luxurious sable coats.