あさ.い
asai
JLPT N29 strokesKanjiLevel 58 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

浅 is the kanji for "Shallow". A common reading is あさ.い (asai). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Shallow

Also : Wretched · Shameful · Frivolous · Superficial

Readings

kunあさ.い/ asaionせん/ sen

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Example Sentences

浅い川でも、増水すると危険なので気をつけてください。

あさいかわでも、ぞうすいするときけんなのできをつけてください。

Even a shallow river can be dangerous when water levels rise, so please be careful.

知識が浅いまま発言すると、誤解を招くことがあります。

ちしきがあさいままはつげんすると、ごかいをまねくことがあります。

Speaking with shallow knowledge can lead to misunderstandings.

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