沸く

わく

to grow hot (e.g. water)

N4 #3,376

Meanings

  1. godan verb, intransitive to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil
  2. to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to be in a ferment; to take place energetically
  3. to ferment
  4. to melt (of metal)

Its kanji

In sentences

お風呂ふろ沸わいてる？ Is the bath ready? #226694

喉のどがかわいた。 I'm thirsty. #3488406

ペンキはまだかわいてない。 The paint hasn't dried yet. #196639

お風呂ふろ沸わいたわよ。 The bath is ready. #226695

彼あの喉のどはかわいていた。 He was thirsty. #1529759

薬缶やかんのお湯ゆが沸わいている。 The kettle is boiling. #79471