びる
Reading: びる
Meaning: to become like ~, to act like ~ (verb suffix)
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Example Sentence
My little sister has started acting more grown-up lately.
Usage Notes
A suffix that attaches to nouns to create verbs meaning 'to become like ~' or 'to act like ~'. Common examples include 大人びる (to act grown-up) and 古びる (to become old/antiquated).
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