Vocab Info
N1 Lower Nidan Verb (る)
溢るto flood, to overflow, to brim over
Dictionary Definition
Lower Nidan Verb (る)
1.
to flood, to overflow, to brim over
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溢る 【あふる】
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Examples
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湯呑みから溢る茶を手拭いで拭く。
To wipe up tea that overflowed from a teacup with a hand towel.
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悲しみを前に目から涙が溢るのを止められない。
In the face of sorrow, I can't stop the tears from overflowing.
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社長:「私は、あの自信に溢る若者を採用したい。」
President: 'I want to hire that young man who's overflowing with confidence.'
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昨夜から続く豪雨のため川が溢るとの警告が出された。
A warning was issued that the river might overflow due to the heavy rain that's been falling since last night.
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その歌手はスタンドに溢る群衆を見て、労苦の果てに遂にここまで来れたのだと感じ入った。
Seeing the crowd overflowing from the stands, the singer was deeply moved, realizing he'd finally made it after all his struggles.
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