身を沈める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 身を沈める
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)
Kanji in this Word
身
7 strokes
Frequency: 320
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
somebody
person
one's station in life
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み
沈
7 strokes
Frequency: 1271
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
sink
be submerged
subside
be depressed
aloes
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チン
ジン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しず.む
しず.める
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
しん
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