しぶき

し

ぶ

き

Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

usually written using kana alone

Refers to fine droplets of liquid thrown into the air, such as from waves, waterfalls, or splashing water.

ひまつ
飛沫 read as ひまつ is a more formal or technical term for droplets, often used in medical or scientific contexts (e.g., 飛沫感染). しぶき is the everyday word for splash or spray.

しぶきUsage59%
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 飛沫 is also used but less common.
飛沫しぶきUsage40%
Kanji form; also read ひまつ with a similar meaning.
シブキUsage1%
繁吹しぶきUsage<1%
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form.
繁吹しぶき
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form.

The origin is uncertain; likely a native Japanese word. The kanji 飛沫 literally mean 'flying droplets'.