N3
わく (waku)
湧く
to well up, to gush forth (water, emotions); to generate, to spring forth
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Can describe water naturally emerging from the ground (like a spring), or emotions/ideas suddenly arising within someone. Often used for hot springs (温泉が湧く) or emotions (勇気が湧く).
📝 Example Sentences
この辺りには、温泉が湧く場所がたくさんある。
There are many places around here where hot springs well up.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "湧く"!
山の奥から、冷たい水が_______泉を見つけた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「水が湧く」は、地面から自然に水が流れ出す様子を表します。
English: 「水が湧く」 describes water naturally flowing out from the ground.
English: 「水が湧く」 describes water naturally flowing out from the ground.
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