godan verb (-su), transitive verb
drain away; let flow out
Used for liquids, especially water, being drained or allowed to flow away. Often implies intentional release.
風呂の水を捌かす。
I drain the bathwater.
田んぼの水を捌かしてから稲刈りをする。
After draining the water from the rice paddy, we harvest the rice.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for selling off goods, often in bulk or to clear stock. Can imply getting rid of something quickly.
在庫を捌かすためにセールを開いた。
We held a sale to sell off the inventory.
古い本をまとめて捌かした。
I disposed of the old books in bulk.