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浮かべる
ukaberu
Description
「浮かべる」は、物を水の上にのせたり、心の中に何かを思い出したりする時に使います。
"浮かべる" is used when placing something on water or recalling something in your mind.
顔に気持ちを出す時にもよく使います。
It is also often used when showing feelings on one's face.
Meanings
浮かべるukaberu
to float something on water
川に小さな船を浮かべる。
Float a small boat on the river.
浮かべるukaberu
to show an expression on one's face
彼女は笑顔を浮かべた。
She wore a smile.
浮かべるukaberu
to bring to mind, recall
母の顔を思い浮かべる。
I picture my mother's face.
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Notes
- Form
浮かべる is the transitive counterpart of intransitive 浮かぶ (to float).
- Nuance
often paired with 笑顔 or 涙 to describe emotions appearing on the face.
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