萌える

Reading

Kana: もえる

Romaji: moeru

Definitions

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1

to burst into bud; to sprout

2

to have a crush; to be infatuated

Note: manga slang

Kanji

萌

Readings: ホウ、 も.える、 きざ.す、 めばえ、 きざ.し

Meanings: show symptoms of, sprout, bud, malt

Example Sentence

リプレーする度(たび)に彼女(かのじょ)の反応(はんのう)にいちいち萌(も)えてしまいます。

➥I find myself being enthralled by her reaction each time I replay it.