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晴れる

はれる

N4to clear up · to feel relieved

Examples

昼前に雨がやみ、午後には空が晴れた。

友人に悩みを話したら気持ちが晴れた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 晴れる is read as はれる and can mean “to clear up” or “to feel relieved”, depending on context.
  • Basic usage: The examples show a sky clearing after rain and a heart feeling relieved after sharing worries.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Distinguishing senses and uses
    • It is intransitive for weather clearing or, figuratively, worry lifting and one’s feelings becoming bright.

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