Word
沸く
わく
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CommonJLPT N4
Meanings
- Godan verb · Intransitive
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil
- Godan verb · Intransitive
to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to be in a ferment; to take place energetically
- Godan verb · Intransitive
to ferment
- Godan verb · Intransitive
to melt (of metal)
In Spanish
hervir; excitarse; brotar
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
薬缶のお湯が沸いている。
The kettle is boiling.
La tetera está hirviendo.
Tatoeba #79471(opens in a new tab)市の産業はみんな好景気に沸いている。
All the industries in the city are booming.
Tatoeba #168382(opens in a new tab)