N2747/1725

かべる

irregular okuriganaIchidan verbverb (generic)transitive verb

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Meanings

  • to float, to set afloat, to launch
  • to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.)
  • to recall, to call to mind, to imagine, to think of

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Example sentences

彼女かのじょかなしそうな表情ひょうじょかべて部屋へやった。

She left the room with a sorrowful expression on her face.

子供こどもたちはいけちいさなふねかべてあそんでいる。

The children are playing by floating small boats on the pond.

そのきょくくと、故郷こきょう風景ふうけいかべることができる。

When I listen to that song, I can call to mind the scenery of my hometown.

かれはなかなか笑顔えがおかべなかった

He rarely showed a smile on his face.

おさなころ記憶きおくかべながら作家さっかしずかにペンをはしらせた。

While calling to mind memories from early childhood, the writer quietly moved the pen across the page.