taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
surging water sound
Literary onomatopoeic description of water surging or roaring, often used in classical or poetic contexts.
The river's current surges and strikes the rocks with a roar.
taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Figurative extension describing strong, surging energy, emotions, or movements; literary and somewhat rare.
His passion surged up vigorously.
Standard kanji spelling for this literary word.
Variant kanji form; less common than 澎湃.
Variant kanji form; less common than 澎湃.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 澎 and 湃 both relate to the sound or movement of water, and the word is used in literary Chinese and Japanese to describe surging water or vigorous energy.