JLPT N3 Intermediate
零す
「こぼす」
To spill a liquid, shed tears, or vent complaints
Readings
Other forms
こぼします polite form
こぼさない plain negative
こぼした plain past
こぼして te-form
溢す alternative kanji
1 Transitive Verb
To spill
Describes the act of accidentally letting a substance like liquid or grain escape from its vessel.
Example
子供 が テーブル の 上 で お 米 を こぼした 。
The child spilled rice on the table.
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2 Transitive Verb
To complain / To grumble
Refers to venting negative feelings, grievances, or dissatisfaction.
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3 Transitive Verb
To let an emotion show
Indicates unintentionally revealing a facial expression, most commonly a smile.
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