Translation and Meaning of: 漏れる - moreru

The word 「漏れる」 (moreru) is a Japanese verb with the main meaning of "to leak," "to escape," or "to perspire." Etymologically, this term is composed of the radicals 「氵」, which is associated with water, liquids, and fluidity, and 「婁」, which suggests the idea of interconnection or something that propagates. This combination of characters accurately reflects the concept of something that infiltrates or drains away, escaping from a place of confinement or safety, like water from a container or information from a secret.

The use of 「漏れる」 is quite common in various everyday situations. It can be used to describe simple events, such as water leaking from a broken pipe, to more abstract contexts, such as sensitive information "leaking" to the public. This versatility of the term is due to its semantic core, which implies the unauthorized transition of a substance or data from one space to another.

Historically, "漏れる" has deep roots in the Japanese language, remaining relevant and robust throughout the centuries. The notion of something 'leaking' has always been a concern in social and technological dynamics - from the protection of information during feudal eras to combating data leaks in the digital age. The use of this verb, therefore, carries not only a functional connotation but also cultural and temporal significance.

The derivation of the word also allows for variations and related forms that apply to different contexts. The noun 「漏れ」 (more) represents the "leak" itself, while 「漏らす」 (morasu) is the transitive verb that means "to let leak" or "to lose." The conjugation and application of these forms are intuitive for native speakers and contribute to the richness and versatility of the Japanese vocabulary.

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Verb conjugation of 漏れる

• 漏れる - base form
• 漏れます - polite form
• 漏れない - negative
• 漏れました - past
• 漏れています - Present Continuous

Synonyms and similar words

• 漏れ出る (moreduru) - Leak; escape (in a physical sense)
• 漏出する (rōshutsu suru) - Release; leak (used in technical or informational contexts)
• 漏る (moru) - Pour; drain (used for liquids)
• 漏れる (moreru) - Leak; escape (used for liquids and information)
• 漏えいする (roeisuru) - Leak (information); escape (in the context of data)
• 漏洩する (rōeisuru) - Data breach (used in legal or formal contexts)
• 漏れっぱなしになる (moreppanashi ni naru) - Continue to leak; remain leaking
• 漏れ出す (moredasu) - Start to leak; start to slip
• 漏らす (morasu) - Let it leak; allow something to escape (it can also be used for feelings)
• 漏れることがある (moreru koto ga aru) - It can leak; a breach may occur (in a specific context)
• 漏れ落ちる (moreochiru) - Fall and spill; spill when falling
• 漏れ出てくる (moredetekuru) - Begin to leak and emerge; leak from the inside out
• 漏れ出している (moredashiteiru) - It's leaking; it's escaping (indicating an ongoing action)

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漏れる

Romaji: moreru
Kana: もれる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: leak; escape; pass; shine; to filter; to be omitted

Meaning in English: to leak out;to escape;to come through;to shine through;to filter out;to be omitted

Definition: Part of the content leaking.

Example Sentences - (漏れる) moreru

See below some example sentences:

水が漏れる。

Mizu ga moreru

The water is leaking.

Water leak.

• 水 - means "water" in Japanese.
• が - is a particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case, "water".
• 漏れる - is a verb that means "to leak" or "to flow".

焦げ茶色の木漏れ日が心地よい。

Kogecha iro no komorebi ga kokochiyoii

The burnt brown sun rays are comfortable.

• 焦げ茶色 - Burnt umber color
• の - Possession particle
• 木漏れ日 - sunlight filtered through the leaves of the trees
• が - subject particle
• 心地よい - pleasant, comfortable