No. 2,911 in Japanese
わく
"わく" means "frame" or "border" in English.
In a sentence
気持ちがわく。
Feelings arise.
Here, 'わく' is used in the sense of feelings or emotions arising spontaneously.
お湯がわく。
The water boils.
In this sentence, 'わく' means to boil or to heat something until it reaches boiling temperature.
興味がわく。
Interest arises.
This usage of 'わく' describes the emergence of interest or curiosity naturally.
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