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sink in Japanese

sink in Japanese is 洗面台, 洗面器, キッチンシンク — sink means to go down below the surface of water or another liquid, or to cause something to do so.

sink in Japanese

洗面台
noun
Pronounced: senmendai
A basin used for holding water for washing.
洗面器
noun
Pronounced: senmenki
A basin used for holding water for washing.
キッチンシンク
noun
Pronounced: kitchinshinku
A basin used for holding water for washing.
シンク
noun
Pronounced: shinku
A basin used for holding water for washing.
流し
noun
Pronounced: nagashi
A basin used for holding water for washing.
沈む
verb
Pronounced: shizumu
(ergative) To descend or submerge (or to cause to do so) into a liquid or similar substance.
沈める
verb
Pronounced: shizumeru
(transitive, figurative) To cause to decline; to depress or degrade.
沈む
verb
Pronounced: shizumu
(transitive, figurative) To cause to decline; to depress or degrade.

What does "sink" mean?

  1. verb To go down below the surface of water or another liquid, or to cause something to do so.
    "The old ship sank slowly beneath the waves."
  2. verb To decline gradually in strength, mood, or condition.
    "Her spirits sank as the bad news arrived."
  3. noun A fixed basin with a water supply and drain, used for washing.
    "He left the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink."
  4. noun A place or system that absorbs a resource, such as heat or carbon.
    "Forests act as a major carbon sink."

sink in a sentence

  • The old ship sank slowly beneath the waves.
  • Rocks in his pockets caused him to sink quickly.
  • Her spirits sank as the bad news arrived.
  • He left the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sink" in Japanese?

"sink" in Japanese is 洗面台, 洗面器, キッチンシンク. sink means: To go down below the surface of water or another liquid, or to cause something to do so.

How do you pronounce 洗面台?

"sink" in Japanese is 洗面台, pronounced "senmendai".

How do you use "sink" in a sentence?

Example: "The old ship sank slowly beneath the waves." In Japanese, "sink" is 洗面台, 洗面器, キッチンシンク.

Are there other ways to say "sink" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "sink": 洗面台, 洗面器, キッチンシンク, シンク, 流し, 沈む.

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