蔓延る
Common
Godan
Intransitive
1
Godan verb with 'ru' endingintransitive verb
crecer fuera de control
1
Godan verb with 'ru' endingintransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to become overgrown;to grow thick
2
Godan verb with 'ru' endingintransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to spread;to run rampant;to thrive;to prevail;to become powerful
大都会には罪悪がはびこっている。
There is much crime in the big cities.
Other forms
蔓る 【はびこる】 (rarely used kanji form)