Translation guide
Describes something suddenly appearing, emerging, or coming into existence, often quickly or unexpectedly. Covers physical emergence (plants, water), sudden appearance of things or people, and the start of phenomena like wind or rumors.
To describe plants sprouting or water welling up from the ground.
General verb for plants growing or sprouting. Used for grass, hair, teeth, etc.
春になると、庭に草が生える。
In spring, grass springs up in the garden.
Specifically for buds or sprouts appearing. Can be used metaphorically for feelings or ideas.
For water, springs, or liquids welling up from the ground.
To describe something that comes into existence or view quickly, often unexpectedly.
To describe something that begins abruptly, like wind blowing or a rumor spreading.
To describe a person or animal suddenly jumping to their feet or leaping upward.
English 'springing up' covers many distinct situations. Japanese uses different verbs depending on what is springing up. Avoid directly translating the phrase as one word.
木の枝に新芽が芽生えた。
New buds have sprung up on the tree branches.
Clear water is springing up from the base of the mountain.
General verb for appearing or emerging. Works for people, objects, and abstract things.
突然、猫が茂みから現れた。
Suddenly, a cat sprang up from the bushes.
For problems, opportunities, or situations arising. Slightly formal.
新たな問題が生じた。
A new problem has sprung up.
For incidents, accidents, or events occurring. Formal.
各地で火災が発生している。
Fires are springing up in various places.
For emotions, ideas, or crowds welling up. Often used metaphorically.
疑問が湧いてきた。
Questions sprang up in my mind.
For wind starting to blow. Literally 'begin to blow'.
急に強い風が吹き始めた。
A strong wind suddenly sprang up.
For rumors, news, or trends spreading. Intransitive.
変な噂が広まった。
A strange rumor sprang up.
General verb for events happening. Can be used for sudden occurrences.
突風が起こった。
A gust of wind sprang up.
To jump up, often in surprise or excitement.
彼は驚いて飛び上がった。
He sprang up in surprise.
To spring up from a lying or sitting position, often suddenly.
目覚ましが鳴って、彼はベッドから跳ね起きた。
The alarm went off and he sprang up from bed.