綻ぶ
Reading: ほころぶ
Meaning: to come undone, to unravel; to bloom; to break into a smile
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Example Sentence
Flowers bloom in spring.
Usage Notes
Has multiple meanings: fabric coming undone, flowers blooming, or faces breaking into smiles. Context determines the meaning.
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