混む

こむ
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

An intransitive verb meaning to become crowded or packed (with people, vehicles, etc.). Commonly used for rush hours or busy places.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

朝の電車はラッシュでとても混む。

The morning trains are very crowded during rush hour.

休日は観光地が混むので、早めに出発したほうがいい。

Tourist spots get crowded on holidays, so it's better to leave early.

このレストランは人気で夜はいつも混む。

This restaurant is popular and is always crowded at night.

Word Relationships

Synonyms
Antonym
Derivations
Masu-Form混みます
Nai-Form混まない
Ta-Form混んだ
Te-Form混んで
Ba-Form混めば
Volitional Form混もう
Imperative Form混め
Potential Form混める
Passive Form混まれる
Causative Form混ませる
Causative Passive Form混ませられる