Meaning

Primary

Sinking

Alternatives

Going Down, Submersion

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you sink and die it's because you were sinking in the ocean or a pool or something. It's important to notice you're going down so you don't die like that.

Reading

ちんぼつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

タイタニック号の沈没を予言していた人がいるんです。

There’s a person who predicted the sinking of the Titanic.

Kanji Composition