This is the 8976th most frequent Japanese word.
沈み
"Sinking" or "submersion."
沈み here describes the act of the sun descending or setting in the sky, showing its use in a natural or descriptive context.
沈みゆく夕日が美しいですね。
The setting sun is beautiful, isn't it?
沈み here metaphorically represents a state of emotional descent into sadness or despair.
彼は深い悲しみの中に沈んでいました。
He was sinking into deep sorrow.
沈み here refers to the literal action of a ship sinking into water, showing its use in a physical context.