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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil
  • やかん薬缶
  • おゆお湯
  • 沸いている
The kettle is boiling.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to be in a ferment; to take place energetically
  • さんぎょう産業
  • みんな
  • こうけいき好景気
  • 沸いている
All the industries in the city are booming.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
3. to ferment
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
4. to melt (of metal)

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