Word details
こぼす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word こぼす.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to spill; to drop; to shed (tears)
Examples
私はコーヒーをじゅうたんにこぼしてしまった。
I spilled my coffee on the carpet.
2
to grumble (about); to complain (of)
Examples
父は交通騒音について不平をこぼした。
My father complained about the traffic noise.
3
to let (one's feelings) show
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