錆びつく

さびつく

Also written 錆び付く, 錆付く

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Intransitive to become rusted together; to become rusted shut
2. to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to be covered with rust
3. to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective

Kanji

• 錆 rust; tarnish. Read as さび.

Example sentences

• その車の足回りは錆びついていた。
  The chassis of the car had rusted away.

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