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VocabJLPT N1

to be submerged

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to be submerged
2. to be soaked
3. to be pickled
4. to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)

This verb means to be submerged in or soaked by a liquid, such as soaking in a bathtub or being flooded by water. It can also be used figuratively to describe being deeply immersed in a culture or habit over a long period.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I wonder if I'll get time to soak in the bath today.

Sentence 2

Well, let's soak in the hot spring before heading home.

Sentence 3

Um, is the area under the copier submerged at all?

Sentence 4

The other party claims the exhibits were submerged in water and damaged.

Sentence 5

"My documents got soaked and I can't submit them," said the staff member.