JLPT N4 Elementary
浅い
Shallow (physical depth); superficial (knowledge); short (experience/time)
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Other forms
浅く adverbial form
浅くない negative
浅かった past
浅さ noun: "shallowness"
1 I-adjective
Shallow
Describes a short physical distance from the surface to the bottom of an object or body of water.
Example
この 川 は 浅い ので 、 子供 で も 安全 です 。
This river is shallow, so it's safe even for children.
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2 I-adjective
Superficial
Expresses a lack of depth, duration, or seriousness in abstract concepts like experience, time, or thought.
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