How to Say ‘Like sinking, like melting away’ in Japanese
沈むように溶けてゆくように
しずむようにとけてゆくように
Phrase Breakdown
沈むように
溶けてゆくように
Word-by-Word Breakdown
沈むしずむ
[shizumu]
sink
To descend gradually to a lower level or surface.
日が沈む。
The sun sinks.
ようよう
[you]
like
To show comparison or manner.
猫のように走る。
Run like a cat.
にに
[ni]
in
Contextual relationship or condition.
家に入る。
Enter the house.
溶けとけ
[toke]
melt
To become liquid by warming or dissolving.
雪が溶ける。
Snow melts.
てて
[te]
indicates a connection
A particle to link phrases or verbs.
靴を履いている。
Wearing shoes.
ゆくゆく
[yuku]
go
Progress toward an action or condition.
先に行く。
Go ahead.
ようよう
[you]
like
To show comparison or manner.
猫のように走る。
Run like a cat.
にに
[ni]
in
Contextual relationship or condition.
家に入る。
Enter the house.
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