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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

深刻

Serious, grave, or severe, describing a negative situation or problem.

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深刻な na-adjective form
深刻に adverbial form
Na-adjective, Noun

"Serious" / "Grave"

Describes a negative situation, problem, or condition that is severe and deeply concerning.

Example

地球温暖化 は 、 世界 にとって 深刻 な 問題 です 。

Global warming is a serious problem for the world.

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Serious, grave, or severe, describing a negative situation or problem.
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