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まいぼつ (maibotsu)
埋没

buried, covered, submerged; (figuratively) neglected, obscure, forgotten

💡 Nuance & Usage: Literally means to be buried under something (e.g., snow, earth). Figuratively, it means to be overlooked, forgotten, or lost among many others, often implying a lack of recognition or impact despite potential value.

📝 Example Sentences

雪に埋没した村は孤立してしまった。
The village buried in snow became isolated.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "埋没"!

その才能は世間に知られることなく_______してしまった。
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日本語: 才能が世に認められず、忘れ去られてしまう状況を「埋没」と言います。
English: When talent is not recognized by the world and is forgotten, it's called 「埋没 (maibotsu)」.
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