さばける

Alternative writings: 捌ける
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1to sell well; to be sold out

Group 2 VerbIntransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

このケーキは人気で、午前中にさばけてしまった。

These cakes are popular and sold out by the morning.

新作のTシャツは開店と同時にさばけた。

The new T-shirts sold quickly as soon as the store opened.

2to be worldly-wise, sensible; to be straightforward or matter-of-fact

Group 2 VerbIntransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

彼女は人付き合いがさばけていて、相談しやすい。

She's practical and worldly-wise, so it's easy to consult with her.

さばけた態度で問題に対処する上司が好きだ。

I like bosses who handle problems in a sensible, no-nonsense way.

3to be sorted out; to be settled; to be resolved

Group 2 VerbIntransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

書類が全部さばけたので、机がすっきりした。

All the documents were sorted out, so the desk looks tidy.

トラブルは夜までにさばけるだろう。

The trouble should be resolved by tonight.

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