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沸(わ)く
Rank #6,726

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb
    1. to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil
  • 2. to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to be in a ferment; to take place energetically
  • 3. to ferment
  • 4. to melt (of metal)

Readings

沸く
(74%)
わく
(25%)
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