わく
わく
waku
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 12 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
わく (わく (waku)) means "to boil". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to boil
Also : to grow hot
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Example Sentences
やかんが鳴り始めたので、水がわいています。
やかんがなりはじめたので、みずがわいています。
The kettle started whistling, so the water is boiling.
朝の日差しで、池の水がわき上がっていました。
あさのひざしで、いけのみずがわきあがっていました。
In the morning sunlight, the pond water was bubbling up.
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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