しず
沈
　
む

Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to sink, to go under, to submerge.
  2. to go down (e.g. sun), to set, to descend.
  3. to feel depressed, to become subdued, to become somber.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
しず
沈
　
む
 沈む しずむ ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

sink, be submerged, subside
しず.む　チン　ジン (7th, N2)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
to move on, doubtful
イン　ユ　おこた.る
wa-shaped crown radical (no. 14)
ベキ (Kentei 1)
legs radical (no. 10)
ジン　ニン　がい (Kentei 1)