Translation and Meaning of: 濁る - nigoru

The Japanese word 「濁る」 (nigoru) is a verb that translated into various languages means "to become murky" or "to turn murky." In the Japanese language, it is used to describe situations where something, be it water, air, or even sounds, becomes murky or indistinct. This expression is widely used in everyday life, especially in contexts related to weather conditions, liquids, or in metaphorical descriptions of emotional states.

The etymology of 「濁る」 (nigoru) has roots in the kanji characters that compose it. The kanji 「濁」 is formed by the radical 「氵」 which means water, and 「虫」 which represents something intrusive or dirty. This combination suggests the idea of contamination by the presence of impurities, thus leading to the concept of turbidity. This radical 「氵」 is common in words related to water, reinforcing its connection to changes in the clarity of liquids.

In addition to its most direct definition, "nigoru" is often used figuratively. For example, in contexts where sounds become indistinct or voices are muffled, the term can be used to describe this quality. Similarly, it can describe a confused or uncertain emotional state, alluding to how thoughts or feelings can become tangled and lose clarity. This versatility in the use of the term demonstrates its importance in contemporary Japanese vocabulary, making it an essential part for describing nuances of both the environment and human emotions.

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Verb conjugation of 濁る

• 濁る dictionary form
• 濁っている te-form
• 濁らない negative form
• 濁ります Polite way
• 濁れる Potential Form

Synonyms and similar words

• 濁りがある (Nigori ga aru) - There is cloudiness
• 濁りが生じる (Nigori ga shōjiru) - Turbidity occurs
• 濁りが出る (Nigori ga deru) - Turvação appears
• 濁りがする (Nigori ga suru) - Turbidity manifests
• 濁りが増す (Nigori ga masu) - Turbidity increases
• 濁りが目立つ (Nigori ga medatsu) - Turbulence stands out
• 濁りが残る (Nigori ga nokoru) - Turbidity remains
• 濁りが漂う (Nigori ga tadayou) - Turvação hovers
• 濁りが広がる (Nigori ga hirogaru) - Cloudiness spreads
• 濁りが消える (Nigori ga kieru) - Turvação disappears
• 濁りが取れる (Nigori ga toreru) - Cloudiness is removed.
• 濁りが落ち着く (Nigori ga ochitsuku) - Turbidity stabilizes
• 濁りが解消する (Nigori ga kaishō suru) - Cloudiness is resolved

濁る

Romaji: nigoru
Kana: にごる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n2

Translation / Meaning: become muddy; become impure

Meaning in English: to become muddy;to get impure

Definition: The water or the liquid becomes cloudy.