Japanese

しずむ
Meaning: to sink; to go down; to feel depressed; to subside
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 沈む 沈まない
Polite 沈みます 沈みません
Past 沈んだ 沈まなかった
Polite + Past 沈みました 沈みませんでした
Te-form 沈んで 沈まなくて
Potential 沈める 沈めない
Passive 沈まれる 沈まれない
Causative 沈ませる 沈ませない
Causative + Passive 沈まされる 沈まされない
Imperative 沈め 沈むな

Handwriting

沈
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Example sentences

The way the sun sinks below the horizon is very beautiful.
日が沈むとともに、寒くなった
As the sun set, it became cold.
太陽は東から昇り、西に沈む。
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
太陽は東から昇り、西に沈む。
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
日が沈むにつれて、辺りは次第に暗くなってきた。
As the sun set, the surroundings gradually became dark.
はるか彼方の地平線に太陽が沈んでいく。
The sun is setting on the far-off horizon.
水平線に沈む夕日が、空を真っ赤に染めている。
The setting sun sinking into the horizon is dyeing the sky deep red.
彼は憂いに沈んだ表情で窓の外を眺めていた。
He was looking out the window with an expression sunk in sorrow.
日が沈み、辺りが暗くなりかけていた。
The sun set, and it was starting to get dark around.
船は積荷もろとも海に沈んだ。
The ship sank into the sea together with its cargo.

Usage Notes

Used for physical objects sinking in water, celestial bodies setting, or for moods and colors that are calm or subdued.

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