沸く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 沸く
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)
Kanji in this Word
沸
8 strokes
Frequency: 1709
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
seethe
boil
ferment
uproar
breed
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わ.く
わ.かす
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