This is the 9037th most frequent Japanese word.
浸り
"浸り" (ひたり) means "immersing" or "soaking."
The word '浸り' is used here to describe someone engrossed or soaked in an emotional state, likened to being immersed in a liquid.
彼は悲しみに浸り続けている。
He continues to immerse himself in sorrow.
In this example, '浸り' signifies the figurative immersion in an emotion (awe or inspiration), drawing a comparison to the literal act of soaking in something.
その映画を観て感動に浸ることができました。
I was able to immerse myself in the sense of awe by watching that movie.
Here, '浸り' refers to the literal act of immersing or soaking oneself in water, highlighting a physical activity.