Word details

そびえる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word そびえる.

Dictionary

Entry

びえ聳えるIntransitiveUsually kanaIchidan verbFreq #13396
1

to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar

Examples
その峰は雲の上にそびえている
The peak rises above the clouds.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

rise, tower

17 strokes

On

ショウ

Kun

そび.える

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