Meaning

Primary

Deepest

Alternative

The Deepest

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The most deep is the deepest.

最深 is a formal word used in geology to describe the deepest point of things like caves and oceans.

Reading

さいしん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 最深部

    deepest part

    最深点

    deepest point

    最深300m

    300 meters at its deepest

Context Sentences

水深は最深で300mもある。

The depth of the water is 300 meters at its deepest point.

死の火山では、どうくつの最深部を目指します。

In the Volcano of Death, we will head to the deepest part of the cave.

ソグネフィヨルドは、世界最長・最深のフィヨルドです。

Sognefjord is the longest and deepest fjord in the world.

Kanji Composition