窓から漏れる明かりが、暗い夜道を照らしている。
The light leaking from the window illuminates the dark night road.
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Gas might be leaking, so open the window.
窓から漏れる灯が、暗い夜道を照らしている。
The light leaking from the window illuminates the dark night road.
古い水道のパイプが錆びて、水が漏れている。
The old water pipe is rusted, and water is leaking.
秘密が漏れたら、お家の一大事だ。
If the secret leaks, it will be a major crisis for the family.
秘密が漏れないように、その手紙を細かく破いた。
I tore the letter into small pieces so the secret wouldn't leak.
彼に口止めしておいたので、秘密は漏れないはずだ。
I told him to keep quiet, so the secret shouldn't get out.
彼は短歌の選に漏れてしまった。
He was left out of the selection for the tanka.
鍵穴から光が漏れていた。
Light was leaking from the keyhole.
ドアのすきまから光が漏れている。
Light is leaking through the gap in the door.
Usage Notes
Used for liquids, gases, light, or sounds escaping through a gap. Also used for information leaking or being left out of a list.
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