深刻
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 深刻
1
serious; severe; grave; acute
Examples
事態は非常に深刻である。
The situation is very serious.
Kanji in this Word
深
11 strokes
Frequency: 484
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
deep
heighten
intensify
strengthen
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふか.い
-ぶか.い
ふか.まる
ふか.める
み-
刻
8 strokes
Frequency: 866
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
engrave
cut fine
chop
hash
mince
time
carving
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きざ.む
きざ.み
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