Definition: 意味
to boil
Learn Japanese vocabulary: 沸く 【わく】(waku).
Meaning: to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil.
Type: Verb, Godan verb, Intransitive verb
Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary
沸く - Example Sentences 例文
Each example sentence includes a Japanese furigana reading, the romaji reading, and the English translation.
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Example #1
私はお湯がわくのを待っている。
わたしはおゆがわくのをまっている。
watashi wa oyu ga waku no o matte iru.
I'm waiting for the water to boil.
Example #2
このやかんは沸くとヒューヒュー鳴る。
このやかんはわくとヒューヒューなる。
kono yakan wa waku to hyuuhyuu naru.
This kettle whistles when it boils.
Example #3
彼女はお茶を入れる前にお湯が沸くまで待った。
かのじょはおちゃをいれるまえにおゆがわくまでまった。
kanojo wa ocha o ireru mae ni oyu ga waku made matta.
She waited until the water boiled before making the tea with it.
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