Japanese

びる

あびる
Meaning: to bathe; to shower; to bask in; to receive (criticism, praise)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 浴びる 浴びない
Polite 浴びます 浴びません
Past 浴びた 浴びなかった
Polite + Past 浴びました 浴びませんでした
Te-form 浴びて 浴びなくて
Potential 浴びられる 浴びられない
Passive 浴びられる 浴びられない
Causative 浴びさせる 浴びさせない
Imperative 浴びろ 浴びるな

Example sentences

俳優は観客の拍手を浴びた。
The actor basked in the applause of the audience.
その政治家は不適切な発言で激しい非難を浴びた。
The politician was heavily criticized for his inappropriate remarks.
運動した後は、すぐにシャワーを浴びてさっぱりしたい。
After exercising, I want to take a shower immediately and feel refreshed.
庭の梅の花が、早春の光を浴びて綺麗に咲いている。
The plum blossoms in the garden are blooming beautifully, bathed in the light of early spring.
彼はその勇気ある行動で多くの賞賛を浴びた。
He received much praise for his courageous action.

Usage Notes

Literally means taking a shower or bath, but figuratively used for receiving things that fall on the whole body, like sunlight, praise, or criticism.

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