錆

Meaning

錆 centers on the deterioration of metal surfaces: rust forming on iron or steel, and by extension tarnishing or losing luster. Both meanings describe a metal-specific form of decay.

• 錆さび
  N2

  rust

• 錆びるさびる
  N2

  to rust; to become rusty

• 不錆鋼ふせいこう

  stainless steel

• 発錆はっせい

  rusting; onset of rust

• 赤錆あかさび

  red rust

• 赤錆びるあかさびる

  to rust; to become rusty

• 身から出た錆みからでたさび

  paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reaping what you sow; making a rod for one's own back

• 金錆かなさび

  rust

• 鉄錆てつさび

  iron rust; iron hydroxide

• 錆び付くさびつく

  to become rusted together; to become rusted shut

• 錆び錆びさびさび

  rusted; rusty

• 錆刀さびがたな

  sword with rusted edge; useless sword

• 錆止めさびどめ

  rust-proofing; anti-corrosive

• 錆色さびいろ

  rust (colour)

• 防錆ぼうせい

  anti-rust; rustproof; anticorrosive

• 防錆剤ぼうせいざい

  anti-corrosive (agent); anti-rust; corrosion inhibitor

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