No. 2,686 in Japanese
溢れ
"Overflow" or "abundance."
In a sentence
彼の目には喜びが溢れている。
Joy is overflowing in his eyes.
Usage of '溢れる' conveys the idea of an emotional or physical overflow, often metaphorical as in the expression of feelings.
コップの水が溢れてしまった。
The water from the glass has overflowed.
In this sentence, '溢れる' is used literally to describe liquid overflowing from a container.
公園には楽しむ人々で溢れていた。
The park was overflowing with people enjoying themselves.
Here, '溢れる' describes a space filled abundantly with people or activities, often indicating a lively atmosphere.
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