はける

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JLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 100,000

Meanings

1

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

usually written using kana alone

Describes water or liquid draining away smoothly without obstruction. Often used for sinks, gutters, or land.

この土と地ちは水みずはけがいい。

This land drains well.

2

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

sell well; be in demand

usually written using kana alone

Used for products, tickets, or goods that sell smoothly and quickly. Cross-referenced with 捌ける (さばける) sense 1.

はけるUsage80%
Usually written in kana. The kanji form 捌ける is rare and may be confused with 捌ける (さばける).
捌はけるUsage20%
Rare kanji spelling; easily confused with 捌ける (さばける).

捌さばける
Homograph with a different reading. 捌ける (さばける) means 'to sell well' or 'to be cleared (of goods)', overlapping with sense 2 of はける, but さばける is more common for that meaning.
流ながれる
General verb for 'to flow'. はける specifically implies smooth, unobstructed draining or running off, often of water.
売うれる
Common verb for 'to sell well'. はける (sense 2) is more about goods moving quickly and smoothly, often used in business contexts.

The historical derivation is uncertain. The kanji 捌 is used for both はける and さばける, but the relationship between the readings is unclear.