This is the 7913th most frequent Japanese word.
埋もれる
To be buried, hidden, or obscured.
埋もれる is used idiomatically to describe being overwhelmed or surrounded by a large quantity of paperwork.
書類の山に埋もれて、必要なものが見つからない。
I'm buried under a pile of documents and cannot find what I need.
埋もれる is used metaphorically to mean 'buried' or 'hidden,' indicating something is not recognized or utilized properly.
彼の才能は田舎に埋もれている。
His talent is buried in the countryside.
埋もれる is used literally to describe being covered and surrounded by sand physically.