1. Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb

   1.

   sinking; foundering; going down; submersion

2. 2.

   getting dead drunk

3. 3.

   having too much fun (esp. in a red-light district, etc.) and missing work or neglecting one's duties

Example sentences

• タイタニック号は処女航海で沈没した。

  The Titanic sunk on its maiden voyage.

• 船は乗務員全員を乗せたまま沈没した。

  The ship sank with all her crew on board.