Quick answer
浅 is the kanji for "Shallow". It is a JLPT N2 kanji. The main reading is あさ.い (asai). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Shallow
Also : Superficial · Frivolous
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
Example Sentences
浅い川でも、増水すると危険なので気をつけてください。
あさいかわでも、ぞうすいするときけんなのできをつけてください。
Even a shallow river can be dangerous when water levels rise, so please be careful.
知識が浅いまま発言すると、誤解を招くことがあります。
ちしきがあさいままはつげんすると、ごかいをまねくことがあります。
Speaking with shallow knowledge can lead to misunderstandings.
Vocabulary using 浅
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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