Translation of Japanese word "深い" to English
深い
ふかい
[fukai]
IPA: /fukai/
Meaning
AdjectiveExtending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards. Extending far down from the top, or surface, to the bottom, literally or figuratively.
How to use
深い (fukai) — 'deep / profound'. 深い湖 — deep lake. 深い関係 — deep relationship. Antonym: 浅い (asai). Japanese adjectives inflect directly for tense and negation, functioning similarly to verbs in some ways.
🇬🇧 English
deep
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 深い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ふかい
Romaji Transcription: fukai
Example Sentences
深い海は危険です。
ふかいうみはあぶないです。
The deep sea is dangerous.
深い森の中で迷った。
ふかいもりのなかでまよった。
I got lost in the deep forest.
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- 電いの海は危険です。— The deep sea is dangerous.
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What does the Japanese word "深い" mean?▼
The Japanese word "深い" means "deep" in English.
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The word "深い" is read as "ふかい" (fukai). 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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