深い

ふかい
JLPT:N4
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1

Having a large distance from the top/surface to the bottom; physically deep (e.g., sea, hole).

I-Adjective

Examples

この池は思ったより深い。

This pond is deeper than I thought.

海がとても深いところでは光が届かない。

In parts of the sea that are very deep, light does not reach.

箱が深いので、物がたくさん入る。

The box is deep, so it can hold a lot of things.

2

Having depth in meaning, thought, or feeling; profound, thought-provoking.

I-Adjective

Examples

彼の言葉にはいつも深い意味がある。

His words always have a deep meaning.

その映画は深いテーマを扱っている。

That film deals with profound themes.

深い悲しみを胸に抱える。

To carry deep sorrow in one's heart.

3

Dense or thick; having great substance or concentration (e.g., fog, forest, flavor).

I-Adjective

Examples

朝、深い霧で前がよく見えなかった。

In the morning, a thick fog made it hard to see ahead.

山の中は木が生い茂って深い森になっている。

In the mountains the trees grow thickly and form a dense forest.

このスープはうま味が深い。

This soup has a rich, deep flavor.

4

Having a close, intimate relationship; emotionally close or strongly connected.

I-Adjective

Examples

彼らは長年の付き合いで深い友情がある。

They have a deep friendship built over many years.

父と娘はとても深い信頼関係で結ばれている。

A father and daughter are bound by a very deep trust.

あの二人は深い仲だと噂されている。

Those two are rumored to be very close (intimately involved).

5

Intense or strong (emotion, color, scent, etc.); of high degree or intensity.

I-Adjective

Examples

彼女は深い嫉妬を感じていた。

She felt deep jealousy.

その絵は色使いが深く、目を引く。

That painting uses deep colors and is eye-catching.

コーヒーの深い香りに包まれる。

Be enveloped by the rich aroma of coffee.

6

Indicating a late time (as in late at night); similar to 'late' or 'deep into the night' in context.

I-Adjective

Examples

夜も深くなってきたので、そろそろ帰ろう。

It's getting late into the night, so let's head home soon.

深い時間に一人で町を歩くのは危ない。

Walking alone in the town at a late hour is dangerous.

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