Word details
はびこる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word はびこる.
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Entry
1
to become overgrown; to grow thick
2
to spread; to run rampant; to thrive; to prevail; to become powerful
Examples
大都会には罪悪がはびこっている。
There is much crime in the big cities.
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