Word details
沸く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 沸く.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil
Examples
薬缶のお湯が沸いている。
The kettle is boiling.
2
to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to be in a ferment; to take place energetically
Examples
市の産業はみんな好景気に沸いている。
All the industries in the city are booming.
3
to ferment
4
to melt (of metal)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
沸
seethe, boil, ferment, uproar, breed
8 strokesFrequency 1,709JLPT N2Grade 8
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フツ
Kun
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