Word details
溺れる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 溺れる.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
溺
drown, indulge
13 strokesGrade 8
On
デキジョウニョウ
Kun
いばりおぼ.れる
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