あわ

Bubble, foam, lather

N3noun·awa

How to remember it

Picture a thin film holding air — it shines briefly, then pops.

Example sentences

  • 石鹸の泡が風に飛んでいった。

    せっけんのあわがかぜにとんでいった。

    The soap bubbles flew away in the wind.

  • ビールの泡がコップから溢れた。

    びーるのあわがこっぷからあふれた。

    The beer foam overflowed the glass.

Usage

Also used for beer head and washing lather; counted with つ or 個.

Related words

泡立つ泡立てるシャボン玉泡吹き

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