Meaning of おぼれる in Japanese

  1. Words
  2. Sentences

Definition of おぼれる

  1. (v1, vi) to drown; to nearly drown; to sink below the surface (of water)

    あなたが助けてくれなかったら私はおぼれていたことでしょう。
    If it had not been for your help, I should have drowned.

  2. to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to wallow in

    私の父は毎日酒におぼれている。
    My father drinks daily.

Words related to おぼれる

Sentences containing おぼれる

Back to top