N3
しずめる (shizumeru)
沈める
to sink, to submerge (transitive)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
This is the transitive form of 沈む (shizumu - to sink, intransitive). It means actively causing something to sink or be submerged, or to quiet down.
📝 Example Sentences
船を海に沈める。
To sink a ship in the sea.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "沈める"!
ボールを水の中に_______てしまった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: ボールが水面下に行ったので、「沈める」が適切です。
English: The ball went under the water, so 'shizumeru' (to sink) is appropriate.
English: The ball went under the water, so 'shizumeru' (to sink) is appropriate.
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