KanjiSchool
浅
浅 (readings: せん, あさ; Japanese kanji) means “shallow”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 浅い (shallow).
What does 浅 mean?
| Kanji | 浅 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | shallow |
| Readings | せん, あさ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 浅
浅 is read せん or あさ depending on the word.
Example words with 浅
| Example | 浅い (shallow) |
|---|
Practice writing 浅 — free
See 浅's stroke order, take a quiz, and add it to your spaced-repetition review. KanjiSchool teaches all 1,026 Kyōiku kanji through real stories and news.
Start free — no credit card →
Updated: 2026-07-14