English–Japanese
“overflow” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiafureru
Example
コップから水があふれます。ko ppu ka ra mizu ga a fu re ma su
Water overflows from the glass.
How to say “overflow” in Japanese
“Overflow” in Japanese is あふれる (afureru).
Shows a substance passing beyond its container because the available space is no longer enough.
Example sentences with あふれる
通りには観光客があふれています。tō ri ni wa kan kō kyaku ga a fu re te i ma su
The streets are overflowing with tourists.
Tips for using あふれる
- In everyday Japanese, あふれる (afureru) can describe water, people, or emotions, linking the physical sense of spilling out with the idea of abundance.