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saya
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[さや()]
saya

English Meaning(s) for さや

noun
  1. scabbard; sheath
  2. cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; sleeve
  3. margin (between two prices); spread; markup; commission
  4. enclosure; outer fence

Definition and Synonyms for さや

Cap something serving as a cover or protection
Synonyms: さや, キャップ,
Scabbard a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
Synonyms: さや
Sheath a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
Synonyms: さや, ,
Sheath an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
Synonyms: さや
Pod a several-seeded dehiscent fruit as e.g. of a leguminous plant
Synonyms: さや,
Pod the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
Synonyms: がら, さや, , ,

Categories さや is a member of

Protective Covering a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
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Sheath a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
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Natural Covering a natural object that covers or envelops
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Fruit the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
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Husk outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds
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Sample Sentences for さや

The twins are as alike as two peas in a pod.
Two years ago Tom and Mary split up but recently they got together again.

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