Meaning

Primary

Shallow

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of shallow? It's shallow.

Reading

あさい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the one you learned with the kanji, making this あさ

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 浅い所

    a shallow place

    浅いねむり

    shallow sleep

    浅い海

    shallows of the sea

Context Sentences

小さい子用の浅いプールもありますよ。

There are also shallow pools for small children.

この川は浅いところと深いところがあるから、気をつけてね。

This river has both shallow and deep areas, so be careful.

考えの浅い人間にはなりたくありません。

I don't want to become a person with shallow thoughts.

Kanji Composition