This is the 4847th most frequent Japanese word.
溺れ
"Drowning" or "to be overwhelmed."
In this sentence, '溺れ' refers to 'drowning' or 'being at risk of sinking in water.' It emphasizes a physical situation involving water and the act of sinking.
彼は川で溺れそうになったが、無事に助けられた。
He nearly drowned in the river, but he was safely rescued.
Here, '溺れ' metaphorically represents being overwhelmed or consumed by something, in this case, excessive drinking.
彼女は酒に溺れて、自分を見失っている。
She is drowning in alcohol, losing herself.
In this example, '溺れ' is used in a figurative sense, describing being overly immersed or obsessed emotionally, here regarding love.