JLPT N3 Intermediate
積もる
To pile up or accumulate (e.g., snow, dust, or feelings)
Readings
Other forms
積もった plain past
積もって te-form
積もります polite form
積る alternative spelling
1 Intransitive Verb
To Pile Up (Physically)
Describes physical substances settling on a surface to form a layer or mound.
Example
昨日 の 夜 、 雪 が たくさん 積もった 。
Last night, a lot of snow piled up.
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2 Intransitive Verb
To Accumulate (Figuratively)
Refers to the gradual intensification or backlog of feelings, thoughts, and time.
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