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.
The standard term for sheathing a sword, used in martial arts like iaido. Literally 'storing the blade'.
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).
彼は素早く納刀した。
He sheathed his sword quickly.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'to put into the sheath'. Common in everyday speech when referring to swords.
I sheathed the sword.
An alternative term for sheathing, less common than 納刀 but seen in some martial arts contexts.
Practice the motion of sheathing the sword.
The sheathing on the electrical wire is damaged.
Exterior covering or sheathing, often for buildings or cables. Implies an outer layer.
Inspect the building's sheathing.
Literally 'sheath' or 'scabbard', but can metaphorically refer to a covering. Not typically used for non-blade objects.
A sheath that protects the cable.