Japanese

れる

みちあふれる
Meaning: to overflow with; to be full of
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 満ち溢れる 満ち溢れない
Polite 満ち溢れます 満ち溢れません
Past 満ち溢れた 満ち溢れなかった
Polite + Past 満ち溢れました 満ち溢れませんでした
Te-form 満ち溢れて 満ち溢れなくて
Potential 満ち溢れられる 満ち溢れられない
Passive 満ち溢れられる 満ち溢れられない
Causative 満ち溢れさせる 満ち溢れさせない
Imperative 満ち溢れろ 満ち溢れるな

Handwriting

満
ち
溢
れ
る

Example sentences

His face was full of confidence.
春の訪れとともに、山々は鬱鬱勃勃とした生気に満ち溢れている。
With the arrival of spring, the mountains are overflowing with vibrant life.

Usage Notes

Used when something (like an emotion or quality) is present in abundance.

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