to scab
01
かさぶたができる, かさぶたを形成する
to form a scab, a crust of dry blood that forms over a wound as it recovers
02
ストライキを破る, ストライキ中に働く
take the place of work of someone on strike
Scab
01
かさぶた, 瘡蓋
a dry, protective crust that forms over a healing wound as part of the body's natural healing process
例
After the cut on her knee, a scab formed to protect the healing tissue.
膝の傷の後、治癒する組織を保護するためにかさぶたが形成されました。
02
an employee who continues working during a strike
Offensive03
a person hired specifically to replace a striking worker
Offensive例
He took the job as a scab just for the higher temporary pay.
04
a worker who refuses to join a labor union
例
The union members shunned him because he remained a scab.
05
a contemptible or despicable person
Offensive
Slang例
He's a dirty scab for ratting out his mates to the boss.
