sinking

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

The process by which something sinks, or is sunk.

Japanese Meaning

沈没、沈下（何かが沈む過程や状態）

The sinking of the ancient ship revealed artifacts preserved in the cold water.

その古代船の沈没によって、冷たい海水に保存されていた遺物が明らかになった。

Sense（1）

The process by which something sinks, or is sunk.

I witnessed the sinking of my ship from the shore.

sinkings

（ plural ）