Translation of Japanese word "浅い" to English
浅い
あさい
[asai]
IPA: /asai/
Meaning
AdjectiveHaving little depth; significantly less deep than wide.
How to use
浅い (asai) — 'shallow / superficial'. 川の浅い所 — shallow part of the river. 知識が浅い — shallow knowledge. Antonym: 深い. Japanese adjectives inflect directly for tense and negation, functioning similarly to verbs in some ways.
🇬🇧 English
shallow
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 浅い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あさい
Romaji Transcription: asai
Example Sentences
浅い川は、泳ぐことができます。
あさいかわは、およぐことができます。
The shallow river is suitable for swimming.
浅い皿に料理を盛った。
あさいさらにりょうりをもった。
I served the food on a shallow plate.
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- 场いの川は、泳ぐことができます。— The shallow river is suitable for swimming.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "浅い" mean?▼
The Japanese word "浅い" means "shallow" in English.
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The word "浅い" is read as "あさい" (asai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "浅い川は、泳ぐことができます。".
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