浮く | Japanese meaning

浮く【うく】

Frequency rank: 2,800.

Alsoうく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to float

This meaning refers to the physical act of something buoyant remaining on the surface of a liquid.

The boat is floating on the water.

to become merry; to be cheerfulsee also 浮かぬ顔

This usage describes a state of happiness or lightheartedness, often in a social context.

I always feel cheerful when I'm with my friends.

to become loose; to become unsteady

This meaning describes a state where something that was once secure is now unstable or not firmly in place.

The screw has become loose, so the table wobbles.

to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you); to feel out of placecolloquialism

This usage captures a sense of isolation or not fitting in with a group of people or an environment.

I went to the party, but I felt out of place among everyone.

to be frivolous; to be uncertain

This meaning describes a lack of seriousness or a tendency to be playful or indecisive.

He always talks about frivolous things.

to have (time, money, etc.) left over; to be saved (e.g. money)

This usage indicates having a surplus of resources, such as time or money, after fulfilling necessary obligations.

I have a little money left over this month.

to have no basis; to be unreliable

This meaning refers to something that lacks foundation or trustworthiness, often used to describe information or claims.

His stories are all unreliable and cannot be trusted.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Object] floats

The boat floats.

[Person] is floating

She is floating in the water.

[Emotion] becomes cheerful

My mood becomes cheerful.

[Time] is left over

I have some free time left over.

[State] becomes unstable

The situation becomes unstable.

[Mind] feels out of it

I feel out of it.

[Relationship] becomes unsteady

The relationship is unstable.

[Object] becomes buoyant

The ball becomes buoyant.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【うく】

To float, indicating the ability to stay on the surface of a liquid or metaphorically, to be light-hearted or cheerful.

That boat is floating on the surface of the water.

【しずむ】

To sink, the opposite of floating, indicating descending below the surface.

He sank beneath the deep sea.

【はんえい】

Refers to reflecting or mirroring, often used in a metaphorical sense, such as in thoughts or emotions.

His success reflects his efforts.

【かるい】

Means light, both in weight and in a metaphorical sense, often indicating a light-hearted attitude.

He set off on his trip with a light heart.

【うかれる】

To become merry or cheerful, often used when someone is in a happy or carefree mood.

She is in high spirits about her new job.

【あまる】

To remain over or to be surplus, often used in the context of time or resources remaining.

I had some time left over after finishing my work.

Example sentences24 results

Oil floats on water.

Tatoeba

Wood floats, but iron sinks.

Tatoeba

浮く【うく】

Frequency rank: 2,800.

Alsoうく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to float

This meaning refers to the physical act of something buoyant remaining on the surface of a liquid.

The boat is floating on the water.

to become merry; to be cheerfulsee also 浮かぬ顔

This usage describes a state of happiness or lightheartedness, often in a social context.

I always feel cheerful when I'm with my friends.

to become loose; to become unsteady

This meaning describes a state where something that was once secure is now unstable or not firmly in place.

The screw has become loose, so the table wobbles.

to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you); to feel out of placecolloquialism

This usage captures a sense of isolation or not fitting in with a group of people or an environment.

I went to the party, but I felt out of place among everyone.

to be frivolous; to be uncertain

This meaning describes a lack of seriousness or a tendency to be playful or indecisive.

He always talks about frivolous things.

to have (time, money, etc.) left over; to be saved (e.g. money)

This usage indicates having a surplus of resources, such as time or money, after fulfilling necessary obligations.

I have a little money left over this month.

to have no basis; to be unreliable

This meaning refers to something that lacks foundation or trustworthiness, often used to describe information or claims.

His stories are all unreliable and cannot be trusted.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Object] floats

The boat floats.

[Person] is floating

She is floating in the water.

[Emotion] becomes cheerful

My mood becomes cheerful.

[Time] is left over

I have some free time left over.

[State] becomes unstable

The situation becomes unstable.

[Mind] feels out of it

I feel out of it.

[Relationship] becomes unsteady

The relationship is unstable.

[Object] becomes buoyant

The ball becomes buoyant.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【うく】

To float, indicating the ability to stay on the surface of a liquid or metaphorically, to be light-hearted or cheerful.

That boat is floating on the surface of the water.

【しずむ】

To sink, the opposite of floating, indicating descending below the surface.

He sank beneath the deep sea.

【はんえい】

Refers to reflecting or mirroring, often used in a metaphorical sense, such as in thoughts or emotions.

His success reflects his efforts.

【かるい】

Means light, both in weight and in a metaphorical sense, often indicating a light-hearted attitude.

He set off on his trip with a light heart.

【うかれる】

To become merry or cheerful, often used when someone is in a happy or carefree mood.

She is in high spirits about her new job.

【あまる】

To remain over or to be surplus, often used in the context of time or resources remaining.

I had some time left over after finishing my work.

Example sentences24 results

Oil floats on water.

Tatoeba

Wood floats, but iron sinks.

Tatoeba

浮

N3常用

意floating; float; rise to surface

訓う.く、う.かれる、う.かぶ、う.かべる

音フ

名うき

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浮く【うく】

Frequency rank: 2,800.

Alsoうく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to float

This meaning refers to the physical act of something buoyant remaining on the surface of a liquid.

The boat is floating on the water.

to become merry; to be cheerfulsee also 浮かぬ顔

This usage describes a state of happiness or lightheartedness, often in a social context.

I always feel cheerful when I'm with my friends.

to become loose; to become unsteady

This meaning describes a state where something that was once secure is now unstable or not firmly in place.

The screw has become loose, so the table wobbles.

to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you); to feel out of placecolloquialism

This usage captures a sense of isolation or not fitting in with a group of people or an environment.

I went to the party, but I felt out of place among everyone.

to be frivolous; to be uncertain

This meaning describes a lack of seriousness or a tendency to be playful or indecisive.

He always talks about frivolous things.

to have (time, money, etc.) left over; to be saved (e.g. money)

This usage indicates having a surplus of resources, such as time or money, after fulfilling necessary obligations.

I have a little money left over this month.

to have no basis; to be unreliable

This meaning refers to something that lacks foundation or trustworthiness, often used to describe information or claims.

His stories are all unreliable and cannot be trusted.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Object] floats

The boat floats.

[Person] is floating

She is floating in the water.

[Emotion] becomes cheerful

My mood becomes cheerful.

[Time] is left over

I have some free time left over.

[State] becomes unstable

The situation becomes unstable.

[Mind] feels out of it

I feel out of it.

[Relationship] becomes unsteady

The relationship is unstable.

[Object] becomes buoyant

The ball becomes buoyant.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【うく】

To float, indicating the ability to stay on the surface of a liquid or metaphorically, to be light-hearted or cheerful.

That boat is floating on the surface of the water.

【しずむ】

To sink, the opposite of floating, indicating descending below the surface.

He sank beneath the deep sea.

【はんえい】

Refers to reflecting or mirroring, often used in a metaphorical sense, such as in thoughts or emotions.

His success reflects his efforts.

【かるい】

Means light, both in weight and in a metaphorical sense, often indicating a light-hearted attitude.

He set off on his trip with a light heart.

【うかれる】

To become merry or cheerful, often used when someone is in a happy or carefree mood.

She is in high spirits about her new job.

【あまる】

To remain over or to be surplus, often used in the context of time or resources remaining.

I had some time left over after finishing my work.

Example sentences24 results

Oil floats on water.

Tatoeba

Wood floats, but iron sinks.

Tatoeba

浮く【うく】

Frequency rank: 2,800.

Alsoうく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to float

This meaning refers to the physical act of something buoyant remaining on the surface of a liquid.

The boat is floating on the water.

to become merry; to be cheerfulsee also 浮かぬ顔

This usage describes a state of happiness or lightheartedness, often in a social context.

I always feel cheerful when I'm with my friends.

to become loose; to become unsteady

This meaning describes a state where something that was once secure is now unstable or not firmly in place.

The screw has become loose, so the table wobbles.

to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you); to feel out of placecolloquialism

This usage captures a sense of isolation or not fitting in with a group of people or an environment.

I went to the party, but I felt out of place among everyone.

to be frivolous; to be uncertain

This meaning describes a lack of seriousness or a tendency to be playful or indecisive.

He always talks about frivolous things.

to have (time, money, etc.) left over; to be saved (e.g. money)

This usage indicates having a surplus of resources, such as time or money, after fulfilling necessary obligations.

I have a little money left over this month.

to have no basis; to be unreliable

This meaning refers to something that lacks foundation or trustworthiness, often used to describe information or claims.

His stories are all unreliable and cannot be trusted.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Object] floats

The boat floats.

[Person] is floating

She is floating in the water.

[Emotion] becomes cheerful

My mood becomes cheerful.

[Time] is left over

I have some free time left over.

[State] becomes unstable

The situation becomes unstable.

[Mind] feels out of it

I feel out of it.

[Relationship] becomes unsteady

The relationship is unstable.

[Object] becomes buoyant

The ball becomes buoyant.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【うく】

To float, indicating the ability to stay on the surface of a liquid or metaphorically, to be light-hearted or cheerful.

That boat is floating on the surface of the water.

【しずむ】

To sink, the opposite of floating, indicating descending below the surface.

He sank beneath the deep sea.

【はんえい】

Refers to reflecting or mirroring, often used in a metaphorical sense, such as in thoughts or emotions.

His success reflects his efforts.

【かるい】

Means light, both in weight and in a metaphorical sense, often indicating a light-hearted attitude.

He set off on his trip with a light heart.

【うかれる】

To become merry or cheerful, often used when someone is in a happy or carefree mood.

She is in high spirits about her new job.

【あまる】

To remain over or to be surplus, often used in the context of time or resources remaining.

I had some time left over after finishing my work.

Example sentences24 results

Oil floats on water.

Tatoeba

Wood floats, but iron sinks.

Tatoeba

浮

N3常用

意floating; float; rise to surface

訓う.く、う.かれる、う.かぶ、う.かべる

音フ

名うき

Details