This is the 5621st most frequent Japanese word.
さばく
"さばく" can mean "to judge" or "desert," depending on the kanji used.
In this sentence, 'さばく' means 'to process or prepare something, such as cleaning and filleting a fish.'
彼は魚をさばくのがとても上手です。
He is very skilled at filleting fish.
Here, 'さばく' is used in the context of judging or assessing justice as a responsibility or procedural action.
裁判官は犯人をさばく義務があります。
The judge has a duty to judge the criminal.
Here, 'さばく' refers to proficiently managing or dealing with a specific task, in this case, sewing.