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VocabJLPT N2

to dive

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to dive (into or under water)
2. to get under
3. to hide oneself (esp. from the government)

A verb meaning to dive, submerge, or go under something, such as diving underwater or ducking under an obstacle. It can be used literally, like swimming underwater, or figuratively, like slipping under a fence or hiding beneath something.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

No way, you actually dove under that wave!?

Sentence 2

Hey, which rock are we diving under next?

Sentence 3

You slipped into that water like a shadow!

Sentence 4

Why did you dive down that deep!?

Sentence 5

If you dive in now, won't you get swept away?