夢中
むちゅう
muchuu
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 41 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
夢中 (むちゅう (muchuu)) means "Absorbed in". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Absorbed in
Also : Devoted to · Immersed in · Crazy about
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Example Sentences
その仕事に夢中になって、時間を忘れていた。
そのしごとにむちゅうになって、じかんをわすれていた。
I was so absorbed in that work that I forgot the time.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように~ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする~ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる~ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり~ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ~はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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