N2
もぐりこむ (mogurikomu)
潜り込む
to crawl into; to slip into; to sneak into
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Intransitive verb. Implies entering a narrow space or a place where one might not be easily noticed, often with a sense of secrecy or difficulty. (狭い場所や人目につかない場所に、こっそり、または苦労して入っていく様子を表す自動詞です。)
📝 Example Sentences
子供たちは、押し入れの奥に潜り込んで遊んでいた。
The children were playing, having crawled deep into the closet.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "潜り込む"!
猫は狭い隙間に_______、眠ってしまった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 狭い場所や隠れた場所にひっそりと入る様子を表すのは「潜り込む」です。
English: 'Mogurikomu' describes slipping quietly into a narrow or hidden place.
English: 'Mogurikomu' describes slipping quietly into a narrow or hidden place.
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