ichidan verb, intransitive verb
burst open; split open; pop
Describes something suddenly breaking open from internal pressure, such as a fruit, seed pod, or balloon.
熟した栗の実が弾けた。
The ripe chestnut burst open.
風船がパンと弾けた。
The balloon popped with a bang.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be bursting with; be full of
Figurative use for being so full of energy, emotion, or flavor that it seems ready to burst. Common with nouns like 若さ, 笑顔, 元気, 旨味.
彼女の笑顔は若さで弾けている。
Her smile is bursting with youthfulness.
この料理は旨味が弾けている。
This dish is bursting with flavor.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Describes something springing or bouncing lightly, such as a ball or a lively movement. Less common than 跳ねる for general bouncing.
ボールが地面で弾けた。
The ball bounced on the ground.