Translation and Meaning of: 漏る - moru

The word 「漏る」 (moru) is a verb in Japanese that means "to leak" or "to slip through." The word is composed of the kanji 「漏」, which reflects the action of a liquid or gas falling or ing through an opening. In romaji, it is read as "moru." The etymology of the kanji 「漏」 can be linked to its radical components: the water radical 「氵」 on the left, indicating the involvement of some liquid, combined with the part on the right 「婁」, which can convey the idea of dispersion or lack of containment. This effectively symbolizes the concept behind the phenomenon of leaks.

"漏る" is an intransitive verb, which means it does not require a direct object to complete its meaning. The use of this expression is quite common in everyday situations, such as when a roof leaks during rain or when a pipe has a water leak. Being an activity that does not require external interaction, it is often used in contexts where the subject has no control over the situation, revealing maintenance issues or unforeseen failures.

Other Forms and Usage

• "漏れる" (moreru): Another form of the verb, also meaning "to leak," but often used to describe situations where information or feelings escape.
• "漏らす" (morasu): Transitive form, meaning "to let slip" or "to leak out". It implies there is a conscious or unconscious action that causes the leak or disclosure.

The cultural origin of the verb is deeply rooted in daily life and common activities, both in antiquity and in the modern era. From wooden utensils that could fail to hold water to modern plumbing that occasionally fails, the need for a term to describe the phenomenon has remained constant. In addition to its literal use, the word also finds a place in metaphorical contexts, such as when information is secretly leaked.

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Verb conjugation of 漏る

• 漏る - basic form
• 漏れる - ive form
• 漏れている - Progressive form
• 漏らす - causative form
• 漏らしている - Progressive causative form

Synonyms and similar words

• 漏れる (Moreru) - Leak; escape; be exposed.
• こぼれる (Koboreru) - Overflow; spill; pour out of a container.
• しみる (Shimiru) - Permeate; penetrate; feel pain or discomfort (literally "leak" in a figurative sense).
• 漏らす (Morasu) - Let it leak; allow something to intentionally escape.
• 漏えいする (Rōei suru) - Leaking (information); unintentionally disclosing (information).