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VocabJLPT N3
to leak out
Ichidan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to leak out
  2. 2. to escape
  3. 3. to find expression
  4. 4. to leak out
This verb means "to leak" or "to seep out," referring to liquid, gas, light, sound, or information escaping from somewhere it should be contained. For example, water leaking from a pipe or a secret leaking out would both use this word.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If gas is leaking somewhere, you need to shut it off right away!

Sentence 2

A laugh slipped out of nowhere, and it was really awkward given the situation.

Sentence 3

Is sound leaking through the walls of the conference room?

Sentence 4

Do you have any idea where that story leaked from?

Sentence 5

Before I knew it, a sigh had slipped out.