Meaning

Primary

Deep

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 deep? It's also deep.

Reading

ふかい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. Because the reading sounds just like a dirty word, and there may be innocent children about, I'll let you come up with your own mnemonic for this one. Maybe someone pushes you into a deep hole that will surely kill you so you yell something out as you fall down it?

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 深い部分

    deep part

    深い所

    deep place

    深い意味

    deep meaning

Context Sentences

サングラスが深い池に落ちてしまった。

The sunglasses have fallen into a deep pond.

そんなに深いため息ついて、どうしたの?

I heard you letting out a deep sigh, what happened?

魚たちが、親や兄弟、高校時代の友人たちとの深い繋がりを保っていることが多いって、本当ですか?

Is it true that fish tend to maintain a deep connection with their parents, siblings, and high school friends?

Kanji Composition