Word details

惚れる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 惚れる.

Dictionary

Entry

惚れるれる恍れる耄れるIchidan verbFreq #4516
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)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

fall in love with, admire, grow senile

11 strokesFrequency 2,486Grade 9

On

コツ

Kun

ほけ.るぼ.けるほ.れる

unclear, senile, stupid, joke

9 strokes

On

コウ

Kun

とぼ.けるほ.れる

senility

10 strokes

On

ボウモウ

Kun

おいぼ.れる

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