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燃えたぎる (もえたぎる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

燃もえたぎる

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Meanings

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godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

burn fiercely; be aflame; be ardent

Describes a fire or passion burning intensely and uncontrollably. Often used metaphorically for strong emotions like anger, zeal, or love.

彼かれの心こころには復ふく讐しゅうの炎ほのおが燃もえたぎっていた。
The flames of revenge burned fiercely in his heart.
燃もえたぎるような恋こいに落おちた。
I fell into a passionate, burning love.

Written forms

燃もえたぎるUsage96%
Standard kanji spelling for this verb.
燃もえ滾たぎるUsage4%
Alternate kanji spelling using 滾る; less common and may be considered nonstandard.

Kanji

燃burn, blaze, glow
滾flow, boil

Similar words

燃もえる
燃える is the general verb for 'to burn' or 'to be lit'. 燃えたぎる adds the nuance of boiling or raging intensity, implying a fiercer, more turbulent burning.
滾たぎる
滾る alone means 'to boil' or 'to seethe', often used for water or emotions. 燃えたぎる combines this with 'burning', emphasizing a fiery, boiling passion.

Etymology

Compound of 燃え (continuative form of 燃える 'to burn') + 滾る (たぎる 'to boil, seethe'). The combination intensifies the meaning to 'burn fiercely' or 'be aflame with passion'.