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ほころぶ
Rank #17,456

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'bu' ending, intransitive verb, usually written using kana
    1. to begin to open; to come out
  • 2. to smile broadly
  • 3. to come apart at the seams (clothes)

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ほころぶ
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綻ぶ
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