Japanese word

そびえる

Pronunciation

Romajisobieru

Meaning

  • verbrise

Example

町の北に高い山がそびえています。machi no kita ni taka i yama ga so bi e te i ma su

A high mountain rises north of the town.

Illustration for そびえる (rise)

More examples

校庭の端に大きな木がそびえています。kō tei no hashi ni ō ki na ki ga so bi e te i ma su

A large tree towers at the edge of the school grounds.

Core concept

Describes something tall that rises prominently above its surroundings.

Common phrases

  • 高くそびえるtaka ku so bi e ru

    rise high

  • 空にそびえるsora ni so bi e ru

    tower into the sky

Similar words

そびえ立つsobietatsu: To rise very high and stand out clearly above nearby objects.
そそり立つsosoritatsu: To rise steeply and prominently above the surrounding area.
屹立するkitsuritsusuru: To stand tall and upright as a distinct structure or landform.

Definition in Japanese

高いものが周囲より目立つように高く立つ。taka i mo no ga shū i yo ri me da tsu yō ni taka ku ta tsu

Word origin

The native Japanese verb そびえる (sobieru) is the modern form of そびゆ (sobiyu), meaning "to stand high."

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, そびえる (sobieru) commonly describes mountains, towers, and cliffs that stand high and prominently, giving it a stronger visual sense than simple upward movement.

Other meanings

  • towerverb

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