沸く
Meanings
Godan verb
Intransitive verb
1. to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil
2. to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to be in a ferment; to take place energetically
3. to ferment
4. to melt (of metal)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
わく
Examples8
市
All the industries in the city are booming.
薬缶
The kettle is boiling.
彼の
The spectators were excited by his home run.
お風呂
The bath is ready.
お風呂
Is the bath ready?
彼女
She waited until the water boiled before making the tea with it.