はびこる

蔓 延 る

Common word

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

    to become overgrown, to grow thick
    word usually written using kana alone

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

    to spread, to run rampant, to thrive, to prevail, to become powerful
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 大都会には罪悪がはびこっている。
      There is much crime in the big cities.