Definition of さく
- (v5k, vt) to tear; to rip up
その少女はその布を裂いた。
The girl tore the cloth. - to cut up; to cleave; to cut open (esp. the abdomen)
- to forcibly separate (i.e. two lovers)
- to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something
貴重なお時間の数分をさいていただけますか。
Can you spare me a few minutes of your valuable time? - to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
- (n) plane; sharpen; whittle; pare; shave (leather); scrape off; crossout; reduce; curtail
- (pref) last (year); yesterday
おじは私に昨日本をくれました。これがその本です。
My uncle gave me a book yesterday. This is the book.
- (n) jue (ancient 3-legged Chinese wine pitcher, usu. made of bronze)
- peerage (hereditary title bestowed by the emperor)