沈
Kanji · N2
沈 / sink
Kanji for sink, be submerged, or subside.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | チン、ジン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | しず.む、しず.める | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
沈 carries the meaning sink, be submerged, or subside.
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Common compounds with 沈
沈むしずむto sink / to go under / to submerge
沈没ちんぼつsinking / foundering / going down
沈黙ちんもくsilence / being silent / quiet
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