Word details

千尋

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 千尋

Dictionary

Entry

んじん
ひろ (千尋)
千仞
千仭
Noun
Freq #33034
1

great depth; bottomless

Examples
一歩誤るとせんじんの谷だ。
One step further, and you will fall into an abyss.
2

great height

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
Frequency: 195
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

thousand

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かず
ゆき
12 strokes
Frequency: 1398
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

inquire
fathom
look for

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たず.ねる
ひろ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
つぐ
5 strokes

Meanings

fathom

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はか.る
5 strokes

Meanings

fathom

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はか.る

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