溺れる
おぼれる
oboreru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 40 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
溺れる (おぼれる (oboreru)) means "To drown". It is read おぼれる (oboreru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
To drown
Also : To be addicted (to) · To indulge in
Learn 溺れる with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Example Sentences
彼は川で溺れそうになりました。
かれはかわでおぼれそうになりました。
He almost drowned in the river.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Learn 溺れる with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.