Translation guide
The act of going or putting something under water or another liquid, either fully or partially.
Describing something or someone sinking or going under the surface of water.
General verb for sinking or going under water. Used for objects, ships, or people.
The ship slowly submerged.
He sank to the bottom of the pool.
To dive or go underwater intentionally, often for swimming or diving.
I submerged myself in the sea and saw fish.
Formal or technical term for submerging, often used for equipment or land.
My smartphone got submerged in water.
Describing the action of submerging an object or person into liquid.
Transitive verb meaning to sink or submerge something.
He submerged the stone in the pond.
To soak or immerse something in liquid, often for a purpose like cleaning or cooking.
To submerge food in liquid for pickling or marinating.
Describing being deeply involved or overwhelmed by something, like work or emotions.
When using 'submerge' figuratively (e.g., submerged in work), do not directly translate with 沈む. Use 没頭する or 埋没する instead.
I'm submerged in work.
タオルを水に浸した。
I submerged the towel in water.
野菜を塩水に漬ける。
Submerge vegetables in salt water.
I was so submerged in work that I forgot my family.