No. 2,694 in Japanese
熱中
"熱中" means being engrossed, absorbed, or deeply enthusiastic about something.
In a sentence
私は最近ガーデニングに熱中しています。
Recently, I have been deeply absorbed in gardening.
The word '熱中' implies being very engaged or devoted to an activity, showcasing a sense of passion or immersion.
彼は若いころサッカーに熱中していました。
In his youth, he was very passionate about soccer.
Here, '熱中' is used to convey an intense involvement or enthusiasm towards an interest during a specific time.
熱中すると時間を忘れてしまいます。
When you become engrossed, you lose track of time.
In this sentence, '熱中' is used to describe the state of being mentally immersed in an activity or interest to a high degree.
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