サバ

サバ

Mackerel.

Again, "サバ" here refers to the actual fish 'mackerel', showing its literal sense.

市場で新鮮なサバを見つけました。

I found fresh mackerel at the market.

Here, "サバ" refers to the fish 'mackerel'.

サバは魚の一種です。

Mackerel is a type of fish.

In this context, "サバ" is part of the phrase "サバを読む", meaning to cheat or manipulate numbers, often in one's favor.

トークショーでサバを読むことは常にあることです。

Exaggerating the truth is always present in talk shows.