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浅
Shallow, Superficial
あさ.い
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The famous Asakusa district in Tokyo is written 浅草 ('shallow grass'). Although the place name has a historical origin, learners often recognize the first kanji because of its meaning 'shallow.'
Memory Trick
Imagine stepping into a river where the water only reaches your ankles. That shallow water helps you remember 浅 means 'shallow.'
Readings
Onyomi: セン (sen)
Kunyomi: あさ.い
Example Words
浅い
あさい (asai)
Shallow
浅草
あさくさ (Asakusa)
Asakusa
浅見
せんけん (senken)
Superficial view
浅瀬
あさせ (asase)
Shallows
Example Sentence
この 川 は 浅いです。
この かわ は あさいです。
kono kawa wa asai desu
This river is shallow.