godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
well up; gush out; spring forth
Describes water, hot springs, or other liquids emerging naturally from the ground or a source.
温泉が湧く町に住んでいる。
I live in a town where hot springs well up.
雨の後、庭に水が
After the rain, water welled up in the garden.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
appear suddenly (sweat, tears); break out
Used for bodily fluids like sweat or tears appearing suddenly or in large amounts.
緊張で手に汗が湧いた。
Sweat broke out on my hands from nervousness.
彼女の目に涙が湧いた。
Tears welled up in her eyes.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
well up (emotions, ideas); arise; spring up
Describes emotions, ideas, or intangible things emerging spontaneously from within.
勇気が湧いてきた。
Courage welled up inside me.
いいアイデアが湧いた。
A good idea sprang to mind.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Used for insects or pests appearing in large numbers, often with a negative connotation. Less common than other senses.
古い畳に虫が湧いた。
Bugs infested the old tatami mats.
生ゴミからハエが湧いている。
Flies are breeding from the garbage.