N1
はびこる (habikoru)
蔓延る
to spread; to thrive; to infest (often in a negative sense)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
雑草が伸びるように、望ましくないもの（悪習、病気、デマなど）が広がる様子を表す。負のニュアンスが強い。Describes undesirable things (bad habits, diseases, rumors, etc.) spreading like weeds, carrying a strong negative connotation.
📝 Example Sentences
悪い噂が社内に蔓延っている。
Bad rumors are spreading throughout the company.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "蔓延る"!
この地域では、最近_______する雑草に困っている。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 雑草が広く深く根付く様子を表すのに適しています。
English: It is suitable for describing weeds spreading widely and taking deep root.
English: It is suitable for describing weeds spreading widely and taking deep root.
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