JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
浮く
To float, come loose, be out of place, or remain as surplus.
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Other forms
浮きます polite form
浮いて te-form
浮いた plain past
浮かない plain negative
1 Verb (intransitive)
To float / To come loose
Describes objects resting on the surface of a liquid, suspended in the air, or physically lifting away from a base.
2 Verb (intransitive)
To be out of place / To not fit in
Indicates a lack of harmony with the surrounding atmosphere or separation from a social group.
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3 Verb (intransitive)
To be leftover / To be saved
Refers to resources like money, time, or expenses that remain unused or are spared.
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4 Verb (intransitive)
To look gloomy / downcast (in negative form)
Describes a gloomy or dispirited state, used almost exclusively in negative constructions regarding facial expressions.
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