Translation and Meaning of: 濡れる - nureru

The Japanese word 「濡れる」 (nureru) is a verb that means "to become wet" or "to get wet." Etymologically, this word is composed of the kanji 「濡」 which by itself means "to wet," "to moisten," or "to be wet." The composition of this kanji includes the radicals for water 「水」 and action 「需」, indicating direct interaction with liquids. This relationship is typical in Japanese words that describe states of moisture and water.

The use of 「濡れる」 (nureru) in everyday life is quite common, and it can be applied in a variety of situations. For example, it describes the state of something after rain, a liquid spill, or even in a figurative sense, such as when expressing being emotionally immersed in a situation. The semantic flexibility comes from the context and the subject involved in the action, which is typical in Japanese grammar where a verb can have variations in meaning based on its usage.

The word 「濡れる」 also refers to cultural and artistic expressions in Japan. Often, in haiku poems or classical literature, the idea of something getting wet symbolizes feelings of nostalgia or sadness, drawing a parallel between the weather and emotional states. The semantic variety of this word is broad, allowing for interesting and complex interpretations, depending on the context in which it is used.

Moreover, in the Japanese language, it is common to use different forms of verbs to express situational or temporal nuances. The variations of 「濡れる」 include grammatical forms such as 「濡れている」 (nureteiru), indicating that something "is wet" at the current moment, or 「濡れた」 (nureta), which describes something that "became wet" in the past. Each of these forms allows for greater precision in communication, a characteristic appreciated in Japanese linguistics.

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Verb conjugation of 濡れる

濡れます - dictionary form
濡れた - past
濡れています - present continuous
濡れるだろう conditional form
濡れよう - Volitive form

Synonyms and similar words

濡らす (nurasu) - Wet, to make something damp.
湿る (shimaru) - Get wet, become damp.
涙する (namida suru) - To cry, to have tears.
涙を流す (namida o nagasu) - Let the tears flow.
涙を零す (namida o kobosu) - Let the tears fall.
泣く (naku) - Cry, to make sounds of crying.
哽咽する (goen suru) - Crying softly, choking while crying.
泣きじゃくる (nakijakuru) - To cry in sobs, to cry uncontrollably.
泣き崩れる (nakikuzureru) - To break down in tears, to cry until unable to anymore.
泣き叫ぶ (nakisakebu) - Scream while crying, cry intensely.
泣き声を上げる (nakigoe o ageru) - Emit a sound of choro, make noise when crying.