Umaru

JLPT N1

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埋まる (Umaru) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to be buried, to be covered, to be surrounded, to overflow”.

Meanings

  1. godan verb, intransitive verbto be buried; to be covered; to be surrounded
  2. godan verb, intransitive verbto overflow; to be crowded; to be filled
  3. godan verb, intransitive verbto be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
  4. godan verb, intransitive verbto be filled (e.g. blank, vacancy, schedule)

Examples

  • It is said that treasure is buried in this area.

  • The hall was filled with such a large audience that there wasn't even standing room.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 埋まる

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