1.
immersion; absorption; being engrossed
The state of being completely absorbed in an activity, giving it one's full attention and concentration.
仕事に没頭する。
To immerse oneself in work.
彼は研究に没頭している。
He is engrossed in his research.
趣味に没頭して時間を忘れた。
I lost track of time while absorbed in my hobby.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 仕事に没頭する - to immerse oneself in work
- 研究に没頭する - to be absorbed in research
- 趣味に没頭する - to be engrossed in a hobby
- 読書に没頭する - to be absorbed in reading
USAGE NOTES:
Used with the particle に to indicate what one is absorbed in: Xに没頭する
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- 夢中になる - to be absorbed (more casual)
- 熱中する - to be enthusiastic about
- 集中する - to concentrate (more about focus than absorption)