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深
深 (readings: しん, ふか; Japanese kanji) means “deep”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 深夜 (late at night).
What does 深 mean?
| Kanji | 深 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | deep |
| Readings | しん, ふか |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 深
深 is read しん or ふか depending on the word.
Example words with 深
| Example | 深夜 (late at night) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14