godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
act as one pleases; throw one's weight around; act high-handedly
Describes someone behaving arrogantly or selfishly, often in a way that disregards others. Implies a negative judgment.
彼は会社でのさばっている。
He throws his weight around at the company.
あの政治家は権力を笠に着
That politician acts high-handedly, abusing his power.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
grow freely; spread unchecked
Used for plants, especially weeds, growing thickly and taking over an area. Can also be used figuratively for undesirable things spreading.
庭に雑草がのさばっている。
Weeds are growing freely in the garden.