浮かべる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 浮かべる
1
to float; to set afloat; to launch
Examples
彼は小さな船を水に浮かべている。
He is sailing a little boat on the water.
2
to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.)
Examples
怪物は残酷な微笑みを浮かべた。
The monster's smile was cruel.
3
to recall; to call to mind; to imagine; to think of
Kanji in this Word
浮
10 strokes
Frequency: 776
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
floating
float
rise to surface
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う.く
う.かれる
う.かぶ
う.かべる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うき
泛
8 strokes
Meanings
to drift
float
careless
reckless
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハン
ホウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うか.ぶ
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