惚れる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 惚れる
1
Intransitive verb
to fall in love (with); to fall for; to become enamored (with); to be taken (with)
Examples
ビルはどうもメアリーに惚れているらしい。
Bill seems to be stuck on Mary.
2
Intransitive verb
to be attracted (by); to be charmed (by); to be captivated (by); to be impressed (by); to admire
3
Suffix; After the -masu stem of a verb
to forget oneself; to be entranced (by)
Kanji in this Word
惚
11 strokes
Frequency: 2486
Grade 9
Meanings
fall in love with
admire
grow senile
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほけ.る
ぼ.ける
ほ.れる
恍
9 strokes
Meanings
unclear
senile
stupid
joke
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とぼ.ける
ほ.れる
耄
10 strokes
Meanings
senility
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
モウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おいぼ.れる
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