Noun

draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; strainer; sieve

Usually written using kana alone

something full of holes

Usually written using kana alonesee ざる法see ざる碁

zaru soba

Food, cookingAbbreviationUsually written using kana alonesee ざる蕎麦

strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish

ColloquialUsually written using kana alone