KANJI
溺
drown
indulge, immerse, be addicted to
Kun'yomi
おぼ
On'yomi
できでい
Example sentences
子供がプールで溺れそうになったところを助けた。
I rescued a child who was about to drown in the pool.
彼は仕事に溺れて家庭を顧みなくなった。
He became engrossed in his work and stopped looking after his family.
過度の情報に溺れることなく、必要なものだけを選び取るべきだ。
One should choose only what is necessary, without being overwhelmed by excessive information.
Practice exercises
1
溺
Answer
drownindulge
2
溺れる
to drown
Answer
おぼれる
3
溺
Answer
おぼでき
4
溺愛
doting love; blind love; excessive fondness
Answer
できあい
5
溺死
death by drowning; drowning
Answer
できし
6
溺れる者
a drowning person (from the proverb "A drowning man will clutch at a straw")
Answer
おぼれるもの