N2
ぼっとう (bottō)
没頭
absorption, engrossment, devotion
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Implies being completely immersed in an activity or task, to the point of forgetting everything else. (例: 研究に没頭する)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は一日中、ゲームに没頭していた。
He was engrossed in playing games all day.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "没頭"!
彼女は小説の執筆に_______し、食事も忘れるほどだった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「没頭する」は、ある物事にすっかり心を奪われ、他を顧みなくなるほど集中することを意味します。選択肢の中では「熱中」も似ていますが、「没頭」の方がより深い集中度合いを表します。
English: 'Bottō suru' means to be completely absorbed in something, to the extent of neglecting everything else. While 'netchū' is similar, 'bottō' implies a deeper level of concentration.
English: 'Bottō suru' means to be completely absorbed in something, to the extent of neglecting everything else. While 'netchū' is similar, 'bottō' implies a deeper level of concentration.
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