godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
Describes a ball, object, or surface rebounding elastically. Intransitive.
ボールが地面で弾んだ。
The ball bounced on the ground.
このボールはよく弾む。
This ball bounces well.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
be stimulated; get lively; be encouraged
Used for emotions, conversation, or atmosphere becoming animated. Often appears as 心が弾む or 話が弾む.
旅行の話で会話が弾んだ。
The conversation became lively with talk of the trip.
彼女は期待に胸を弾ませている。
She is thrilled with anticipation.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
pay handsomely; splurge; part eagerly with money
Transitive use: willingly spend a large amount of money. Common with 金を弾む or チップを弾む.
彼はいい仕事には金を弾む。
He pays handsomely for good work.
上機嫌でチップを弾んだ。
He cheerfully splurged on the tip.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
breathe hard; pant; be out of breath
Almost exclusively in the fixed phrase 息が弾む. Describes labored breathing after exertion or excitement.
See also: 息が弾む (いきがはずむ)
階段を駆け上がると息が弾んだ。
I was out of breath after running up the stairs.