Word details

身を沈める

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 身を沈める.

Dictionary

Entry

身を沈めるみをしずめるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #22526
1

to sink (into one's seat, etc.)

2

to leap to one's death (by drowning)

3

to be reduced to (esp. working as a prostitute)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

somebody, person, one's station in life

7 strokesFrequency 320JLPT N2Grade 3

On

シン

Kun

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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