埋まる

うまる
Alternative readings: うずまる
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

To be buried or covered (e.g., by soil); to become submerged or surrounded so that something is hidden.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

地震で家の一部が土に埋まってしまった。

Part of the house was buried in soil by the earthquake.

遺跡は長い間土の中に埋まっていた。

The ruins had been buried in the ground for a long time.

2

To overflow, be crowded, or be filled (e.g., seats, venues); to have no vacancy or space left.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

コンサートはチケット発売と同時に埋まってしまった。

The concert sold out as soon as tickets went on sale.

予定が埋まっていて、週末の予定を入れられない。

My schedule is full, so I can't add plans for the weekend.

駅のホームは朝の通勤時間に人で埋まる。

The station platform fills with people during the morning commute.

3

To be repaid or replenished (e.g., a debt being covered); to have a deficit made up.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

ボーナスで借金が埋まったので安心した。

I was relieved because my debt was paid off with the bonus.

予算の穴が寄付で一部埋められた。

Part of the budget shortfall was covered by donations.

4

To be filled (e.g., blanks, vacancies, schedules); to have openings taken so nothing remains empty.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

応募が多くて、募集枠はすぐに埋まった。

There were many applications, and the openings were filled quickly.

フォームの必須項目がすべて埋まっているか確認してください。

Please check that all required fields on the form are filled in.

Word Relationships

Synonyms
Antonym
Derivations
Masu-Form埋まります
Nai-Form埋まらない
Ta-Form埋まった
Te-Form埋まって
Ba-Form埋まれば
Volitional Form埋まろう
Imperative Form埋まれ
Potential Form埋まれる
Passive Form埋まられる
Causative Form埋まらせる
Causative Passive Form埋まらせられる