浴びる

あびる

To bathe; to be showered with

N5verb·abiru

How to remember it

Picture standing under a cascade—also used metaphorically for being showered with applause.

Example sentences

  • 朝シャワーを浴びました。

    あさシャワーをあびました。

    I took a shower this morning.

  • 彼は観客の拍手を浴びた。

    かれはかんきゃくのはくしゅをあびた。

    He was showered with applause from the audience.

Usage

Takes を; works literally (water) and figuratively (applause, criticism).

Related words

シャワー風呂浴びせるかかる

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