熱中(ねっちゅう)

ねっちゅう
noun; suru-verb
enthusiasm; absorption
1. enthusiasm; absorption; being engrossed
The state of being completely absorbed in or passionate about something.
ゲームに熱中(ねっちゅう)する。
To be absorbed in a game.
彼(かれ)は研究(けんきゅう)に熱中(ねっちゅう)している。
He is engrossed in his research.
熱中(ねっちゅう)するあまり、時間(じかん)を忘(わす)れた。
I was so absorbed that I forgot about the time.

熱中(ねっちゅう) describes intense absorption or enthusiasm for something.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 〜に熱中(ねっちゅう)する (to be absorbed in ~)
  • 熱中(ねっちゅう)している (is engrossed)
  • 熱中(ねっちゅう)するあまり (being so absorbed that...)

RELATED EXPRESSIONS:

  • 熱中症(ねっちゅうしょう) (heat stroke) - uses same kanji but different meaning
  • 夢中(むちゅう) - similar meaning (completely absorbed, crazy about)
  • 没頭(ぼっとう) - more formal (to devote oneself to)

NUANCE:

  • 熱中(ねっちゅう) implies passionate, intense focus
  • Can be positive (dedication) or cautionary (obsession)
  • Often used with hobbies, sports, games, work

Related Words

Synonym: 夢中(むちゅう) (absorbed in)
Related: 没頭(ぼっとう) (devote oneself)
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Added 2026.1.13 12:14 · Revised 2026.2.5 8:03
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