N2
ふける (fukeru)
耽る
indulge in, be absorbed in, be engrossed in
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Indicates getting completely engrossed or lost in an activity, often to the exclusion of other things. It can sometimes have a negative connotation (overindulgence), but also positive (deep study).
📝 Example Sentences
彼女は休日はいつも読書に耽っている。
She is always absorbed in reading on her days off.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "耽る"!
彼は仕事のプレッシャーから逃れるように、酒に_______ことが多くなった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 特定の行為に深く入り込む、夢中になることを「耽る」と言います。特に酒や遊びなど、過度な場合にも使われます。
English: '耽る' refers to becoming deeply immersed or absorbed in a particular activity, especially for things like alcohol or play, where it can imply overindulgence.
English: '耽る' refers to becoming deeply immersed or absorbed in a particular activity, especially for things like alcohol or play, where it can imply overindulgence.
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