Meanings
Verb (5-dan, る, intransitive)
1. to be buried; to be covered; to be surrounded
2. to overflow; to be crowded; to be filled
3. to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
when read as "うまる"
4. to be filled (e.g. blank, vacancy, schedule)
when read as "うまる"
Kanji used
to fill up (a hole)
Pitch accent
まる
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Examples (4 in total)
Has that secretarial position been filled?
I hope this seat isn't occupied.
That room is filled with a cloud of cigarette smoke.
It is said that treasure is buried in this area.