沈む

to sink; to go under; to submerge; to go down (e.g. sun)

Meaning

  1. v5mvi
    to sink; to go under; to submerge
  2. v5mvi
    to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to descend
  3. v5mvi
    to feel depressed; to become subdued; to become somber

Example sentences

  • We could see the sunset from the window.

  • It's just like rats leaving a sinking ship.

  • The storm sank the boat.