錆びつく
Meanings
Godan verb
Intransitive verb
1. 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
Other spellings
錆び付く錆付く
Kanji used
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
さびつく
さびつく
Examples3
さびつかせる よりも すり 切らした ほうがいい。
Better wear out than rust out.
僕 の 錆付いた フォード が 故障 して、 交差点 を 塞いで しまった。
My rusty Ford broke down, obstructing the intersection.
さびつかせて しまう より 使い古す 方が良い。
It is better to wear out than to rust out.