NichiDict

沸く

N4
わく
[waku]
Illustration for 沸く

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil

2.GodanIntransitive

to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to be in a ferment; to take place energetically

3.GodanIntransitive

to ferment

4.GodanIntransitive

to melt (of metal)

Examples

お湯が沸いたら教えてね。

Let me know when the water boils.

会場が優勝で大きく沸きました

The venue erupted with the championship.

やかんの水が沸いてきた。

The water in the kettle is boiling.