深: the kanji for deep
深 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means deep. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
深 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
深 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シン (shin)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 深夜しんや · shin'ya | late at night |
ふかい (fukai)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 深いふかい · fukai | deep |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 昨日は深夜まで働きました。Kinō wa shin'ya made hatarakimashita.I worked until late at night yesterday.
- この湖はとても深いです。Kono mizuumi wa totemo fukai desu.This lake is very deep.
- …深夜まで開いている店がある。Shin'ya made aite iru mise ga aru.There's a shop open until late at night.
- この本には深い意味がある。Kono hon ni wa fukai imi ga aru.This book has deep meaning.
- 彼女への深い感謝を伝えた。Kanojo e no fukai kansha o tsutaeta.I expressed my deep gratitude to her.
Questions about 深
How many strokes does 深 have?
深 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 深?
The on readings are shin (シン). The kun readings are fukai (ふかい), fukamaru (ふかまる), fukameru (ふかめる).
What JLPT level is 深?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 深
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.