JLPT N1
綻びる
To come apart at the seams, begin to bloom, or break into a smile
Readings
Other forms
ほころびる common kana spelling
綻びます polite form
綻びた plain past
綻びて te-form
1 Ichidan Verb, Intransitive Verb
To come apart at the seams
Describes stitched items where threads loosen or break, causing the seam to open up.
Example
古い セーター の 袖 が 綻びて きた 。
The sleeve of my old sweater has started to come apart at the seams.
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2 Ichidan Verb, Intransitive Verb
To start to bloom
Refers to flower buds slightly opening up from a tightly closed state.
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3 Ichidan Verb, Intransitive Verb
To break into a smile
Describes a tense or serious facial expression relaxing into a soft smile.
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