ぶ【すさぶ】

Frequency rank: – (for form 遊ぶ: 1,209.)
    Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb
  1. to grow wild; to run to waste; to become degeneratesee also
  2. to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to deteriorate (of skill)
    3. Godan verb with 'bu' ending; auxiliary verb; intransitive verb
  3. to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severeusu. after -masu stem
    4. Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb
  4. to do as one pleases; to amuse oneself; to play aroundonly applies to 遊ぶarchaism
Forms
  • ぶ【すさぶ】
  • ぶ【すさぶ】
  • ぶ【すさぶ】Frequency rank: 1,209.
  • すさぶ
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to grow wild; to run to waste; to become degenerate
    2. This meaning indicates a state where something is losing control or becoming untamed, often applied to nature or personal behavior.
    He has been running wild lately, not doing any work.
    The park was left untended and has grown wild.
  2. to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to deteriorate (of skill)
    3. This meaning is used when discussing the decline of quality or craftsmanship, indicating a loss of finesse or skill.
    His painting seems to have lost its refinement lately.
    When skills deteriorate, the quality of the work also declines.
  3. to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
    4. This meaning describes natural elements becoming stronger or more extreme, often signaling a change in weather or conditions.
    The storm's wind has started to intensify.
    When the rain intensifies, it becomes dangerous to go outside.
  4. to do as one pleases; to amuse oneself; to play around
    5. This meaning indicates a carefree attitude, where one engages in activities for enjoyment without serious intent.
    I like to spend my days off doing as I please.
    He is playing around in the park like a child.
Generated collocations (experimental)
あらぶる荒ぶるwild windあらぶる荒ぶるstormy seaあらぶる荒ぶるturbulent heartfierce godあらぶる荒ぶるしょ書rough writingあらぶる荒ぶるrough appearanceあらぶる荒ぶるthe heavens grow wildあらぶる荒ぶるintense sceneあらぶる荒ぶるto run wild as one likesあらぶる荒ぶるart becomes roughあらぶっ荒ぶっturbulent feelingsあらぶる荒ぶるrestless spirit
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
  1. きごう（きごう）．.
  2. ．.
  3. ．.
  4. ．.．.
  5. ．.
Wiktionary
LingakuLingaku
© 2026, lingaku.com. Read our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Manage Cookie Preferences.