たかる

た

か

る

Common wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

1

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

gather; swarm; crowd around

usually written using kana alone

Describes insects, animals, or people gathering in large numbers, often with a nuance of being a nuisance or uninvited.

げん

場ば

に

野や

次じ

馬うま

が

たかっ

た

。

A crowd of onlookers gathered at the accident scene.

2

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

sponge off; scrounge; bum; cadge

usually written using kana alone

To pester someone for money, food, or favors, often habitually and without shame. Implies taking advantage of someone's generosity.

3

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

usually written using kana alone

To obtain money through intimidation or threats, often associated with yakuza or street thugs. Stronger and more criminal than sense 2.