深刻
しんこく
shinkoku
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 30 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
深刻 (しんこく (shinkoku)) means "Serious". It is read しんこく (shinkoku). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Serious
Also : Grave · Severe · Acute
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Example Sentences
その病気は深刻な状態だと医者は言った。
そのびょうきはしんこくなじょうたいだといしゃはいった。
The doctor said the illness was in a serious condition.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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