JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
零れる
「こぼれる」
To spill out, overflow, or escape unintentionally
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1 Intransitive Verb
To spill / To fall out
Describes liquids or granular solids overflowing from a container or falling out due to tipping.
Example
コップ を 倒して しまって 、 水 が こぼれた 。
I knocked over the glass and the water spilled.
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2 Intransitive Verb
To show / To escape (of feelings or light)
Refers to internal elements like emotions, sounds, or light unintentionally escaping or becoming visible.
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