深
deep · heighten · intensify · strengthen
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + 罙
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water, hole, and tree. Water deep to tree in hole.
Symbolism
Deep, deep sea, midnight. Represents depth.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
意味深長
いみしんちょう
with profound (and often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; with profound (and often hidden) meaning
深謀遠慮
しんぼうえんりょ
far sight and deep design; far sight and deep design
深山幽谷
しんざんゆうこく
deep mountain valleys; deep mountain valleys
深慮遠謀
しんりょえんぼう
deep design and forethought; a farsighted and deeply laid plan; deep design and forethought
遠謀深慮
えんぼうしんりょ
deep design and forethought; farsighted and deeply-laid plan; deep design and forethought
深層心理
しんそうしんり
deep psyche; unconscious mind; depth psychology; deep psyche
Proverbs & Idioms
深追いは禁物
ふかおいはきんもつ
Don't pursue too far
Overdoing things is dangerous
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 深 mean in Japanese?
深 means deep, heighten, intensify, strengthen.
How do you read 深?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: ふか.い、-ぶか.い、ふか.まる、ふか.める、み- (fukai, bukai, fukamaru, fukameru, mi).
How many strokes does 深 have?
深 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 深 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 深 (deep, heighten, intensify, strengthen) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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