サバキ
Meanings
Noun
Suffix
Usually written in kana
1. handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; use; -work (e.g. footwork)
2. dealing with (e.g. customers); management; disposal (esp. sale of goods)
Pitch accent
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Used in vocabulary (9 in total)
footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.)
defensive body movement (judo, kendo, etc.)
handling; manipulation
skillful handling of a kitchen knife
(one's) handling of the reins; how well one controls things
swordplay; swordsmanship
freight handling; cargo sorting; disposal of goods; sale
battling to knock away the hands of one's opponent, in order to achieve an advantageous position