弾む

はずむ

Also written 勢む

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Intransitive to spring; to bound; to bounce
2. to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to get lively
3. Godan verb, Transitive to pay handsomely; to splurge; to part eagerly with (money, etc.)
4. Godan verb, Intransitive to breathe hard; to pant; to be out of breath See also: 息が弾む (いきがはずむ).

Kanji

• 弾 bullet. Read as はずむ.

Example sentences

• ボールははずんで塀を飛び越えた。
  The ball bounced over the wall.
• ゴムのボールは弾力性があるから弾む。
  A rubber ball bounces because it is elastic.
• 彼の胸は期待に弾んだ。
  His heart bounded with expectation.
• こっそり教えてくれたら、礼をはずみますよ。
  If you tip me off about it, I'll make it worth your while.

Common phrases

• 会話が弾む
• 話が弾む (はなしがはずむ) the conversation becomes lively

Words containing 弾む

• 弾みがつく (はずみがつく) to gain traction
• 弾みをつける (はずみをつける) to provide momentum

Word lists

• JLPT N1

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