こぼれる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word こぼれる
1
Word usually written using kana alone
to spill; to fall out of; to overflow
Examples
コーヒーがこぼれましたよ。
You've spilt your coffee.
2
to peek through; to become visible (although normally not)
3
to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
Examples
急に涙がこぼれてきた。
I burst into tears.
Kanji in this Word
零
13 strokes
Frequency: 1217
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
zero
spill
overflow
nothing
cipher
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ぜろ
こぼ.す
こぼ.れる
溢
13 strokes
Frequency: 2405
Grade 9
Meanings
overflow
inundate
spill
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こぼ.れる
あふ.れる
み.ちる
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