沈 — sink
沈 means “sink”. It is a JLPT N2 kanji written with 7 strokes. On'yomi: チン (chin). Kun'yomi: しず(む) (shizumu). You'll see it in words such as 沈める (shizumeru, “to sink; to submerge”).
沈
- Meaning
- sink
- On'yomi
- チン (chin)
- Kun'yomi
- しず(む) (shizumu)
- Strokes
- 7
- Level
- JLPT N2 · set Water & the sea 1
How to remember 沈
Parts: 氵 water · 冖 cover · 儿 legs
Words with 沈
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 沈める | しずめる shizumeru kun | to sink; to submerge |
| 沈む | しずむ shizumu kun | to sink; to go under |
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