溢れる

あふれる

to overflow

N2 #9,352

Meanings

  1. ichidan verb, intransitive, usually in kana to overflow; to brim over; to flood

こぼれる also 零れる

  1. ichidan verb, intransitive, usually in kana to spill; to fall out of; to overflow
  2. to peek through; to become visible (although normally not)
  3. to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)

あぶれる

  1. ichidan verb, intransitive, usually in kana to fail (in getting a job); to miss out (at fishing, hunting, etc.)
  2. usually in kana to be left out; to be crowded out

Its kanji

In sentences

通どおりは活気かっきに溢あふれている。 The street is full of activity. #125631

彼女かのじょの目めは涙なみだで溢あふれていた。 Her eyes were flooded with tears. #11583966

彼女かのじょの目めから涙なみだが溢あふれてきた。 Her eyes began to brim over with tears. #93899

彼女かのじょの胸むねは喜よろこびで溢あふれていた。 Her heart was full of joy. #94512

街まちは若わかいカップルで溢あふれていた。 The streets were overflowing with young couples. #2515510