熱中する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 熱中する | 熱中しない |
| Polite | 熱中します | 熱中しません |
| Past polite | 熱中しました | 熱中しませんでした |
| Past | 熱中した | 熱中しなかった |
| Te-form | 熱中して | 熱中しないで |
| Desire | 熱中したい | 熱中したくない |
| Potential | 熱中できる | 熱中できない |
| Passive | 熱中される | 熱中されない |
| Causative | 熱中させる | 熱中させない |
| Causative passive | 熱中させられる | 熱中させられない |
| Volitional | 熱中しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 熱中しましょう | |
| Imperative | 熱中しろ | 熱中するな |
| Conditional | 熱中すれば | 熱中しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 熱中したら | 熱中しなかったら |
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
be absorbed in; be enthusiastic about; be devoted to
Describes being deeply engaged in an activity or interest, often to the point of losing track of time. Used with に to mark the object of enthusiasm.
He's been absorbed in video games lately.
When I was a child, I was devoted to collecting insects.
He is absorbed in playing video games.
I was so absorbed in work that I forgot to eat.
熱中 is the everyday word for being enthusiastically absorbed in an activity, while 打ち込み for dedication sounds a bit more literary or formal.
熱中する is a neutral, slightly formal way to say one is absorbed in something, while 嵌まる is the casual, modern way to say one is hooked or obsessed.
熱中 describes being absorbed in a single activity or hobby, whereas 熱狂 describes an outward, often shared burst of excited fervor.
熱中する describes enthusiastic, energetic focus on something, whereas 耽る suggests a quieter, sometimes self-indulgent immersion.
熱中 is a casual, everyday word for being enthusiastic or crazy about something, whereas 傾倒 sounds more intellectual and implies deep study or reverence.
熱中する means to be passionately enthusiastic about something and is neutral or positive, whereas 溺れる suggests losing oneself in a way that harms one's life or judgment.
熱中する stresses being completely absorbed or obsessed with something, while 興じる simply describes having fun with an activity, without implying obsession.
熱中する emphasizes being engrossed or absorbed in something, while 打ち込む emphasizes actively pouring effort and energy into it.
熱中 highlights passionate enthusiasm for something (sometimes bordering on obsession), whereas 専念 focuses on disciplined dedication to a purpose or duty.
熱中 refers to being absorbed or engrossed in an activity or hobby, whereas 心酔 centers on emotional captivation with a person, work, or ideal.