用心深い
ようじんぶかい
i-adjective
cautious; wary; watchful
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 用心深い | 用心深くない |
| Past | 用心深かった | 用心深くなかった |
| て form | 用心深くて | 用心深くなくて |
| Adverbial | 用心深く | — |
| Conditional ば | 用心深ければ | 用心深くなければ |
| Conditional たら | 用心深かったら | 用心深くなかったら |
1.
cautious; wary; watchful; prudent
Describes someone who is very careful and alert to potential dangers or risks. Implies a habitual tendency to be on guard.
Usage
Formed from 用心 (caution) + 深い (deep). Often used positively to describe someone who is careful and prudent, though it can also imply being overly suspicious.
Common collocations
Similar words
- 慎重: careful, discreet — emphasizes deliberateness in decision-making, while 用心深い emphasizes alertness to danger