It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 浅い (asai)
Meaning: “shallow,” “superficial,” “not deep,” or “not profound.”
It can be used to describe things such as water, emotions, or understanding.
Examples
- この川は浅いです。 This river is shallow.
- プールの浅い所へ行った。 I went to the shallow end of the pool.
- この湖はほとんど浅いと思う。 This lake is mostly shallow, I think.
- この川は浅いので、子供も遊べます。 This river is shallow, so children can play in it.
- このイルカは、普通、水が浅い場所にはあまり行かないようです。 It seems that, usually, this dolphin does not go very often into places where the water is shallow.