Quick answer
深 is the kanji for "Deep". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is ふか.い (fukai). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Deep
Also : Strengthen · Heighten · Deepen
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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
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 深 represents 'DEEP'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of deep.
On-reading: しん — remember this sound by associating it with deep. Kun-reading: ふか.い.
Example Sentences
海は深くて怖いです。
うみはふかくておそろしいです。
The sea is deep and scary.
問題を深く考えました。
もんだいをふかくかんがえました。
I thought deeply about the problem.
Vocabulary using 深
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 Jul 4, 2026
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