Meaning

Primary

Shallow

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of shallow? It's shallow.

Reading

あさい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the one you learned with the kanji, making this あさ.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 浅い海

    shallows of the sea

    浅いねむり

    shallow sleep

    浅い所

    a shallow place

Context Sentences

小さい子用の浅いプールもありますよ。

There are also shallow pools for small children.

この川は浅いところと深いところがあるから、気をつけてね。

This river has both shallow and deep areas, so be careful.

考えの浅い人間にはなりたくありません。

I don't want to become a person with shallow thoughts.

Kanji Composition