浮うかぶ
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Meanings
Godan verb
Intransitive verb
1. to float; to be suspended
2. to rise to the surface; to appear; to emerge; to show up; to loom (up)
3. to come to mind; to have inspiration
Kanji used
Pitch accent
うかぶ
Used in vocabulary
浮うかぶ瀬せ
chance; opportunity; lucky break
Expression
Examples74
I had been thinking about our new project for two weeks, but I couldn't come up with a good idea.
Now it rises, now it sinks.
A fallen leaf floated on the surface of the water.
A good idea presented itself.
A good idea struck me.
I hit upon a good idea then.