Lingaku渇く【かわく】
Frequency rank: 17,572. – 17,664.
Alsoかわく
- to be thirsty; to feel thirstysee also 喉が乾く
- to thirst for; to craveoften as 〜に渇いた
Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb
Generated: This meaning is used when expressing a physical sensation of needing water or fluids, often used in contexts relating to weather or physical activity.
Generated: This meaning is used metaphorically to express a strong desire or longing for something beyond just physical thirst, often related to emotional or spiritual needs.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] thirsts for [Emotion]
[Person] drinks [Beverage] to quench thirst
[Animal] thirsts for [Water]
[Person] is thirsty due to [Situation]
[Person] feels thirsty from [Food]
Generated related terms (experimental)
かわく渇く【かわく】
Refers to the state of being thirsty or feeling a need for water or other liquids.
のむ飲む【のむ】
Refers to the act of drinking, quenching thirst by consuming liquids.
うえる飢える【うえる】
Refers to a state of hunger, contrasting with thirst; to crave food or nourishment.
ほっする欲する【ほしがる】
Refers to a desire or craving for something, can apply to both thirst and other wants.