Lingakuこぼす
Frequency rank: 4,251. – 4,256. (for form 零す: 3,265. – 3,266.)
- to spill; to drop; to shed (tears)word usually written using kana alone
- to grumble; to complainword usually written using kana alone
- to let one's feelings showword usually written using kana alone
Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
Forms
- こぼすFrequency rank: 4,251. – 4,256.
- 零す【こぼす】Frequency rank: 3,265. – 3,266.
- 溢す【こぼす】Frequency rank: 14,832. – 14,874.
- 翻す【こぼす】Frequency rank: 10,192. – 10,213.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to spill; to drop; to shed (tears)
- to grumble; to complain
- to let one's feelings show
This meaning is used when referring to accidentally causing a liquid to fall out of a container or when expressing emotions like shedding tears.
This meaning refers to expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance, often in a low or muttering tone.
This meaning is used when someone openly expresses their emotions or feelings, rather than keeping them hidden.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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The laborers are murmuring against their working conditions.
She complained continually that there was no money left.
She complained to him that it was too short a notice.
He never drinks without complaining about his son.
His mother is constantly complaining about it.