茂る しげる to grow thickly N2 #10,012 Meanings also 繁る godan verb, intransitive to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious Its kanji 茂 モ · しげ.る overgrown, grow thick, be luxuriant In sentences Furigana 若葉わかばが茂しげる。 The young leaves are lush. #12056112 雑草ざっそうは茂しげりやすい。 Ill weeds are sure to thrive. #169526 公園こうえんは樹木じゅもくがよく茂しげっている。 The park is well wooded. #174023