沸く
わく
waku
JMdict entry #1606680
- Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil
- Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to be in a ferment; to take place energetically
- Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb to ferment
- Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb to melt (of metal)
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
彼のホームランは観衆を沸かせた。
kare no hoomu ran ha kanshuu wo waka se ta 。
The spectators were excited by his home run.
勝利の知らせに国中が喜びに沸いた。
shouri no shirase ni kuni chuu ga yorokobi ni wai ta 。
On hearing of the victory, the whole nation shouted for joy.
私はお湯も沸かせない、まして七面鳥など焼くことができない。
watakushi ha o yu mo waka se nai 、 mashite nana men tori nado yaku koto ga deki nai 。
I cannot even boil water, much less roast a turkey.
市の産業はみんな好景気に沸いている。
shi no sangyou ha min'na kou keiki ni wai te iru 。
All the industries in the city are booming.
お風呂沸いてる？
o furo wai teru ？
Is the bath ready?
お風呂沸いたわよ。
o furo wai ta wa yo 。
The bath is ready.