深
ふか.い
fukai
JLPT N311 strokesKanjiLevel 43 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
深 is the kanji for "Deep". A common reading is ふか.い (fukai). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Deep
Also : Heighten · Strengthen
Readings
kunふか.い/ fukaikunぶか.い/ bukaikunふか.まる/ fukamarukunふか.める/ fukamerukunみ/ mionしん/ shin
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 深 represents 'DEEP'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of deep.
Reading ·
On-reading: しん — remember this sound by associating it with deep. Kun-reading: ふか.い.
Example Sentences
海は深くて怖いです。
うみはふかくておそろしいです。
The sea is deep and scary.
問題を深く考えました。
もんだいをふかくかんがえました。
I thought deeply about the problem.
Vocabulary using 深
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