Translation guide
The act of putting a blade into a sheath, or the material used to cover something. In Japanese, the verb for sheathing a sword is distinct from the noun for the sheath itself, and there are specific terms for the action and the covering.
The action of returning a blade to its scabbard, especially in martial arts or historical contexts.
A material that covers something for protection, such as on a roof or cable.
General term for covering, coating, or sheathing. Used for cables, pipes, and other protective layers.
While 鞘 (さや) means 'sheath', it is primarily for blades. For protective coverings on cables or buildings, use 被覆 (ひふく) or 外装 (がいそう).
He sheathed his sword quickly.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'to put into the sheath'. Common in everyday speech when referring to swords.
刀を鞘に収めた。
I sheathed the sword.
An alternative term for sheathing, less common than 納刀 but seen in some martial arts contexts.
収刀の動作を練習する。
Practice the motion of sheathing the sword.
電線の被覆が傷んでいる。
The sheathing on the electrical wire is damaged.
Exterior covering or sheathing, often for buildings or cables. Implies an outer layer.
建物の外装を点検する。
Inspect the building's sheathing.
Literally 'sheath' or 'scabbard', but can metaphorically refer to a covering. Not typically used for non-blade objects.
ケーブルを保護する鞘。
A sheath that protects the cable.