JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
浮かべる
To float an object, show a facial expression, or bring to mind.
Readings
Other forms
浮かべます polite form
浮かべない plain negative
浮かべて te-form
浮かべた plain past
浮かべられる potential
1 Transitive Verb
To float something
Specifies the physical act of placing an object on the surface of a liquid so it remains buoyant.
Example
スープ に パセリ を 浮かべる と 、 きれいに 見えます 。
If you float parsley on soup, it looks nice.
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2 Transitive Verb
To show on one's face
Refers to manifesting a specific expression, emotion, or physiological reaction on the face.
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3 Transitive Verb
To bring to mind / imagine
Describes the mental action of visualizing a scene, recalling a memory, or conjuring an idea.
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