N3
うく (uku)
浮く
to float; to come to the surface; to be buoyant
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to an object staying on the surface of water or air. Can also mean 'to be out of place' or 'to stand out' in a negative sense. / 物が水面や空中にとどまることを指す。また、場違いであることや、周りから目立ってしまう様子を表すこともある。
📝 Example Sentences
木の葉が水面に浮いている。
A leaf is floating on the water's surface.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "浮く"!
水に石は沈むが、木は_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 水の上にとどまる状態は「浮く」。
English: Stones sink in water, but wood 'floats' (uku).
English: Stones sink in water, but wood 'floats' (uku).
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