N3
こぼれる (koboreru)
こぼれる
to spill (intransitive)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
An intransitive verb meaning something spills *by itself* or *is spilled* unintentionally. The transitive verb, meaning 'to spill (something)', is こぼす (kobosu).
📝 Example Sentences
コップから水がこぼれた。
Water spilled from the glass.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "こぼれる"!
グラスからお茶が_______しまった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 液体が容器から外へ出ることを「こぼれる」と言います。
English: When liquid comes out of a container, it's called 'koboreru' (to spill).
English: When liquid comes out of a container, it's called 'koboreru' (to spill).
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