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うえる
ueru
To starve
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飢える
うえる
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To starve
ueru
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana うえる
Romaji ueru
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 飢える mean in Japanese?
The word 飢える (うえる) means "to starve" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 飢える?
飢える is read as うえる (romaji: ueru). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 飢える?
飢える is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
How do I remember 飢える quickly?
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