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depth
The distance from the surface to the bottom, or the quality of being profound.
深さ is a noun meaning 'depth', derived from the adjective 深い (deep) plus the nominalizing suffix さ.
WORD FORMATION:
深い (adjective: deep) + さ (suffix) → 深さ (noun: depth)
This pattern (i-adjective stem + さ) creates abstract nouns:
LITERAL USES (physical depth):
FIGURATIVE USES (abstract depth):
CONTRAST:
- 深さ: depth (vertical distance down, or profundity)
- 奥行き: depth (front-to-back distance)
Related Words
Related:
深い (deep (adjective))
Contrast:
奥行き (depth (front-to-back))
Related:
長さ (length)
Related:
高さ (height)