こぼれる
Also written 零れる, 溢れる
Meanings
- Ichidan verb, Intransitive to spill; to fall out of; to overflow
- to peek through; to become visible (although normally not)
- to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
Example sentences
- 急に涙がこぼれてきた。
I burst into tears. - こぼれたミルクを嘆いても無駄だ。
It is no use crying over spilt milk. - ミルクは全部こぼれた。
All of the milk was spilled. - コーヒーがこぼれましたよ。
You've spilt your coffee. - 彼女の目から涙がこぼれた。
Tears fell from her eyes.
Common phrases
Related forms
- こぼす to spill (transitive partner)
Words containing こぼれる
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