わく

沸 く

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to grow hot (e.g. water), to boil

    • 薬缶のお湯が沸いている。
      The kettle is boiling.

  2. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to get excited (at), to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.), to be in a ferment, to take place energetically

    • 市の産業はみんな好景気に沸いている。
      All the industries in the city are booming.

  3. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to ferment

  4. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to melt (of metal)