Meaning of わく in Japanese

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Definition of わく

  1. (n, n-suf) frame; framework

    ドアが枠に合わなければ合うまでドアにかんなをかけなければならない。
    If a door doesn't fit the casing, we must plane it carefully until it does.

  2. border; box
  3. limit; restriction; quota
  1. (v5k, vi) to grow hot (of water, etc.); to boil

    薬缶が沸いている。
    The kettle is boiling.

  2. to be in a state of excitement; to get excited; to take place energetically
  1. (v5k, vi) to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to spring out; to surge
  2. to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.)

    彼女の目には涙が湧きあふれていた。
    Her eyes gushed with tears.

  3. to feel emotions form (joy, bravery, etc.)
  4. to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)

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