深刻(しんこく)

しんこく
na-adjective
serious, grave
descriptive
See also: 申告(しんこく) (declaration, filing)
1. serious, grave, severe
Describes situations or problems that are serious in nature and require attention. Often implies negative consequences if not addressed.
環境(かんきょう)問題(もんだい)は深刻(しんこく)です。
The environmental problem is serious.
深刻(しんこく)な被害(ひがい)が出(で)ています。
Serious damage has occurred.
状況(じょうきょう)が深刻(しんこく)になってきました。
The situation has become serious.

深刻(しんこく) describes serious or grave situations, often with negative implications.

Forms

  • Adverbial: 深刻(しんこく)に (seriously)
  • Noun modifier: 深刻(しんこく)な + noun

Common patterns

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Related Words

Compare: 真剣(しんけん) (serious (attitude/effort))
Synonym: 重大(じゅうだい) (serious, grave (announcements))
Compare: 重篤(じゅうとく) (serious)
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Added 2026.1.9 20:41 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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