How to use 浮く (うく)

Meaning of 浮く

The Japanese verb "浮く" (うく, uku) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. To float: Refers to something that stays on or above the surface of a liquid.
    • Example: 船が水面上に浮く。
    • Translation: The boat floats on the water.
  2. To stand out / To be conspicuous: When something or someone does not blend in with the surroundings or group.
    • Example: 新しい服が浮く。
    • Translation: The new clothes stand out.
  3. To be relieved / To feel lighter: Emotionally or mentally feeling less burdened or more at ease.
    • Example: 問題が解決して、気持ちが浮く。
    • Translation: After the problem was solved, I felt relieved.
  4. To be reflected / To appear: Used when something becomes visible or apparent, often in a metaphorical sense.
    • Example: 彼の顔が水面に浮く。
    • Translation: His face appeared on the water's surface.

Learn 浮く from Animes

Dialogue

ああ M1910改 マッドベアGだ!
Yes, it's the M1910 Kai Mad Bear G!

きゃあ
Kyaa!

ちょっと エドもこういうのつけない?
Ed, why don't you try something like this?

断る
I refuse.

おい 誰だ? このかわいい娘は
Hey, who is this cute girl?

オレの整備士
She's my mechanic.

(ニール)あっ
(Neil) Ah!

何すんだよ!
What are you doing!

(バッカニア) なんかムカついた!
(Buccaneer) Something about it just irritated me!

(エドワード)ひっでえな
(Edward) That's harsh.

初めて見た 北国用 感激だなあ
It's my first time seeing it, the northern version, I'm impressed.

(ニール)そうか
(Neil) I see.

なんなら 俺の仕事場見る?
How about I show you my workplace?

(ウィンリィ) 見る見る 見ます!
(Winry) I'll see, I'll see, I'll see it!

おい
Hey,

何よ?
What is it?

👉👉あっ いや あんまり浮かれて
Ah, no, don't get too carried away

そのへん うろちょろすんじゃねえぞ
and wander around there.

Dialogue

あのヒゲ 何を?
That beard, what's he doing?

(アルフォンス)なんで
(Alphonse) Why?

なんで術が使えないんだ?
Why can't I use alchemy?

(エンヴィー) フッハハハハハ
(Envy) Heh heh heh heh heh

ホントにこの 下等動物どもときたら
Truly, these inferior creatures,

👉👉大きな力を得たとたんに 浮かれやがって
the moment they gain some great power, they get all excited.

それがどんなものかも知らずに
Without even knowing what it really is.