1.
deep (physical depth)
Describes something with great depth, such as water, a hole, or snow.
2.
profound, deep (abstract)
Describes deep meaning, understanding, relationships, or feelings.
深い眠りについた。
I fell into a deep sleep.
3.
dense, thick
Describes dense fog, thick forest, or dark/rich colors.
4.
late (time of night)
Describes late hours of the night.
深い is an i-adjective meaning 'deep' or 'profound.'
Forms:
- Adverbial: 深く
- Noun form: 深さ (depth)
Conjugation:
- Negative: 深くない
- Te-form: 深くて
- Past: 深かった
Antonym: 浅い (shallow).
Common collocations: 深い川 (deep river), 深い眠り (deep sleep), 深い関係 (deep relationship), 深い緑 (deep green), 霧が深い (thick fog).
Related Words
See also:
浅い