N21467/1725

こぼれる

usually written using kana aloneIchidan verbverb (generic)intransitive verb

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Meanings

  • to spill, to fall out of, to overflow
  • to peek through, to become visible (although normally not)
  • to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)

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Example sentences

コップのみずがテーブルにこぼれた

The water in the cup spilled onto the table.

彼女かのじょからなみだこぼれちた

Tears spilled from her eyes.

うれしいニュースをいて、おもわずみがこぼれた

Upon hearing the good news, a smile inadvertently escaped onto my face.

ふくろがいっぱいで、中身なかみこぼれないようにをつけてください。

The bag is full, so please be careful not to let the contents spill out.

カーテンの隙間すきまからあさひかりこぼれ部屋へやをほのかにらしていた。

Morning light peeked through the gap in the curtains, faintly illuminating the room.