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溺
1
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown
Examples
あなたが助けてくれなかったら私はおぼれていたことでしょう。
If it had not been for your help, I should have drowned.
2
to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted; to wallow in
Examples
私の父は毎日酒におぼれている。
My father drinks daily.
1
death by drowning
Examples
餓死するくらいなら溺死したほうがましだ。
I might as well drown as starve.
1
to die by drowning; to drown
Examples
乗組員の何人かは溺れ死んだ。
Some of the crew were drowned.
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Proverb
a drowning man will clutch at a straw
1
indulgence (in alcohol, women, etc.); debauchery; dissipation
Examples
勤務中なのに職員の目を盗んでインターネットに耽溺する。
Even during work, I secretly indulge my Internet addiction.
1
Proverb
craft brings nothing home; the crafty schemer drowns in his own scheme
1
being immersed in water; being drowned
2
being infatuated; being dazed; being blinded by
