expression, godan verb (-ku)
develop feelings; become attached
Describes the gradual emergence of affection, sympathy, or emotional attachment toward someone or something. Often used when feelings grow naturally over time.
一緒に過ごすうちに、彼女に情がわいてきた。
As we spent time together, I gradually developed feelings for her.
長
You naturally become attached to a dog you've kept for many years.
Standard spelling; わく is often written in kana.
Kanji spelling for わく, emphasizing the welling-up nuance.
Compound of 情 (じょう, 'feelings, emotion') + が (subject marker) + わく ('to well up, arise'). The verb わく is often written in kana, but the kanji 湧く emphasizes the sense of something welling up from within.