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