noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
sinking; foundering; going under
Used for ships, boats, or large objects sinking underwater. Also used metaphorically for projects or plans failing.
その船は嵐で沈没した。
The ship sank in the storm.
彼の計画は資金不足で沈
His plan foundered due to lack of funds.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
getting dead drunk; passing out from drinking
Colloquial; describes someone so drunk they are incapacitated, like a sunken ship.
昨夜は飲みすぎて完全に沈没した。
I drank too much last night and was completely dead drunk.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
getting carried away with fun and neglecting duties
Colloquial; often implies staying out late in entertainment districts and missing work or responsibilities the next day.
彼は遊びすぎて沈没し、会社を休んだ。
He had too much fun and went AWOL, skipping work.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
staying in one place for a long time (backpacker slang)
Backpacker slang; refers to lingering in a location much longer than planned, like a sunken object that stays put.
彼はバンコクで沈没して、もう三ヶ月もいる。
He got stuck in Bangkok and has been there for three months already.