捌はかす

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.

• 風ふ呂ろの水みずを捌はかす。

  I drain the bathwater.

• 田たんぼの水みずを捌はかしてから稲いね刈かりをする。

  After draining the water from the rice paddy, we harvest the rice.

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

sell off; dispose of

Used for selling off goods, often in bulk or to clear stock. Can imply getting rid of something quickly.

• 在ざい庫こを捌はかすためにセールを開ひらいた。

  We held a sale to sell off the inventory.

• 古ふるい本ほんをまとめて捌はかした。

  I disposed of the old books in bulk.