Translation and Meaning of: 聳える - sobieru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 聳える (sobieru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: sobieru
Kana: そびえる
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: move up; tower; to go up
Meaning in English: to rise;to tower;to soar
Definition: To stand up.
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Explanation and Etymology - (聳える) sobieru
The Japanese word 「聳える」 (sobieru) is a verb that conveys the idea of something that rises or projects upward, often used to describe mountains, buildings, or trees that stand out for their height or grandeur. The kanji writing, 「聳」, suggests the idea of something that rises above, and when combined with the hiragana, it forms the verb that describes this action of elevation or ascent.
Etimologically, 「聳える」 is composed of the kanji 「聳」, which is associated with the idea of rising or standing out prominently. This kanji is often accompanied by the verbalizer suffix, 「える」 (eru), which transforms nouns or adjectives into verbs in the active form. Therefore, this verb captures the essence of something that imposes itself on the surrounding environment, whether natural or man-made.
In Japanese culture, the use of the term 「聳える」 is rich and evocative. One can imagine majestic landscapes, where mountains rise against the horizon or large trees that seem to touch the sky. Furthermore, this word is used in urban contexts to describe skyscrapers that dominate city skylines. Thus, 「聳える」 is more than just a simple verb; it is a bridge between nature, culture, and contemporary urbanism.
Synonyms and similar words
- そびえる (sobieru) - To rise, to lift oneself, generally in reference to something tall like a mountain or a building.
- 高くそびえる (takaku sobieru) - Rise high, emphasizing the great height in relation to the surroundings.
- 突き出る (tsuki deru) - To protrude, to stick out, generally referring to something that stands out or extends beyond a surface.
- 立ち上がる (tachiagaru) - To get up, to stand up, emphasizing the act of rising from a sitting or lying position.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: そびえる sobieru
How to Write in Japanese - (聳える) sobieru
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Example Sentences - (聳える) sobieru
Below are some example sentences:
Sobieru yamayama wa utsukushii desu
The high mountains are beautiful.
The rising mountains are beautiful.
- 聳える (sobaeru) - means "to rise" or "to rise".
- 山々 (yamayama) - means "mountains".
- は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 美しい (utsukushii) - means "beautiful" or "beautiful".
- です (desu) - linking verb that indicates the present tense and formality.
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