Vocabulary
What does 浮かべる (うかべる, ukaberu) mean?
浮かべる (うかべる, ukaberu) means to float (something); to show (an expression); to bring to mind.
| Reading | うかべる |
|---|---|
| Romaji | ukaberu |
| Part of speech | ichidan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
浮かべるうかべる
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonukaberu
to float (something); to show (an expression); to bring to mind
- 1ichidan verb · transitive to float; to set afloat; to launch
- 2ichidan verb · transitive to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.)
- 3ichidan verb · transitive to recall; to call to mind; to imagine
Example sentences
川に船を浮かべました。
I set a boat afloat on the river.
彼は笑顔を浮かべました。
He broke into a smile.