Word details
沈める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 沈める.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to sink (e.g. a ship); to submerge
Examples
彼らは敵の船を１０せき沈めた。
They sank ten enemy ships.
2
to lower (e.g. one's body into a chair)
3
to floor (an opponent)
Examples
彼はこれまでいとも簡単にたくさんの挑戦者をリングに沈めてきた。
He's mowed down a parade of challengers before.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
沈
sink, be submerged, subside, be depressed, aloes
7 strokesFrequency 1,271JLPT N2Grade 8
On
チンジン
Kun
しず.むしず.める
Nanori
しん
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