Translation guide
The word 'sable' can refer to a small mammal, its fur, or the color black in heraldry. This guide focuses on the animal and fur meanings, as the heraldic use is rare in everyday English.
Referring to the sable, a species of marten.
The standard Japanese word for the sable animal. Literally 'black marten'.
クロテンはシベリアに生息しています。
Sables live in Siberia.
Loanword from English/Russian, sometimes used in zoological contexts or translated materials.
セーブルはイタチ科の動物です。
The sable is an animal of the weasel family.
Referring to the fur of the sable, used in clothing.
The most natural way to say 'sable fur'. Literally 'black marten fur'.
彼女はクロテンの毛皮のコートを着ていた。
She was wearing a sable fur coat.
Loanword used in fashion contexts, but less common than the descriptive phrase.
その店は高級なセーブルのコートを販売している。
The store sells luxurious sable coats.