える

moeru
Common N3 verb

Translations

1. to burn
2. to blaze

Notes

The verb '燃える' can be used both literally, to describe something physically burning, and metaphorically, to describe emotions or passions being intense or 'burning'.

Examples

かみえる。

Kami ga moeru.

The paper burns.

ほのおたかえる。

Honoo ga takaku moeru.

The flames blaze high.

かれ情熱じょうねつえている。

Kare no jounetsu ga moete iru.

His passion is burning.