Japanese Word · Intermediate
おぼれる
to almost drown
Pronunciation: [o̞bo̞ɾe̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to almost drown
Example
私はこの不安を駆逐するために書物に溺れようと力めました。
In order to dispel this anxiety I endeavoured to drown myself in books.
Practice tips
- Practice おぼれる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.