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

この海は浅いから子どもも安心して泳げます。

This beach is shallow, so even kids can swim safely here.

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.

酔っ払うと、眠りが浅くなっちゃって、早朝覚醒しちゃうんだよね。

Whenever I get drunk, I only get light sleep and wake up early in the morning.

Kanji Composition