浮ぶ
うかぶ
ukabu
VocabularyLevel 65 - JLPT N2

Meaning

to float

to rise to surface · to come to mind

Signification

flotter

Se lever · Venir

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 浮ぶ (うかぶ) means 'to float'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to float.

Example Sentences

池に木の葉が浮ぶ様子がきれいでした。

いけにこのはがうかぶようすがきれいでした。

The sight of leaves floating on the pond was beautiful.

La vue des feuilles flottant sur l'étang était belle.

良いアイデアが突然頭に浮ぶことがあります。

よいあいであがとつぜんあたまにうかぶことがあります。

A good idea sometimes suddenly comes to mind.

Une bonne idée surgit parfois soudainement à l'esprit.

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