Word of the Day - hokorobiru

Word of the Day:

hokorobiru

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

to be ripped; to bloom; to smile

Japanese characters:

ほころびる

Example:

Dandan atatakaku natte, sakura no hana ga hokorobitekita.
だんだん暖かくなって、桜の花がほころびてきた。

Translation:

It is getting warmer, and the cherry blossom are beginning to bloom.

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