Translation and Meaning of: 浮く - uku
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 浮く (uku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: uku
Kana: うく
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: to float; get happy; loosen
Meaning in English: to float;to become merry;to become loose
Definition: floats on top of the liquid.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (浮く) uku
浮く (uku) is a Japanese word that means "to float". The word is composed of the kanji 浮 (u), which means "to float" or "floating", and く (ku), which is a verbal suffix that indicates the present form of the verb. The word is often used in contexts related to water, such as swimming or floating. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the word was written as "ukeru" in hiragana. Over time, the word evolved into its current form, "uku", which is written in kanji.How to Write in Japanese - (浮く) uku
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Verbal conjugation of 浮く
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 浮く (uku)
- 浮く - Japanese verb
- 浮いた - Simple past tense in Japanese
- 浮いている - Present continuous in Japanese
- 浮かされる - Potential in Japanese
- 浮かせる - Causative in Japanese
Synonyms and Similar - (浮く) uku
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
浮上する; 浮かぶ; 浮くる; 浮くらす; 浮き上がる; 浮き出る; 浮き沈む; 浮腫む; 浮かせる; 浮揚する
Words containing: 浮く
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Words with the same pronunciation: うく uku
Example Sentences - (浮く) uku
Below are some example sentences:
浮力は水中で物体が浮く力です。
Furyoku wa suichuu de buttai ga fuku chikara desu
Buoyancy is the force that makes objects float in water.
Buoyancy is the power of the object floating underwater.
- 浮力 - buoyancy force
- は - topic particle
- 水中 - in water
- で - location particle
- 物体 - object
- が - subject particle
- 浮く - to float
- 力 - force
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
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Other words of the same type: verb
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "to float; get happy; loosen" é "(浮く) uku". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.