Japanese

おくふかい
Meaning: profound; deep; far-reaching
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

奥
深
い

Example sentences

The world of tea ceremony is very profound, and there is no end no matter how many years you practice.
山の奥深くに小さな集落がある。
There is a small settlement deep in the mountains.
山の奥深くへ分け入ると、美しい滝が見えてきた。
As you venture deep into the mountains, a beautiful waterfall comes into view.
森の奥深くに、ひっそりと佇む古い社を見つけた。
Deep in the forest, I found an old shrine standing quietly.
山の奥深くには、美しい清流が流れている。
Deep in the mountains, a beautiful clear stream flows.
険しい山々の奥深く、静かな幽谷に清流が流れている。
Deep in the rugged mountains, a clear stream flows through a quiet valley.
彼は名作を何度も玩読し、その奥深い意味を探求している。
He reads the masterpiece over and over, savoring it and exploring its deep meaning.

Usage Notes

Can describe physical depth (far back) or metaphorical depth (complex, subtle, or difficult to grasp fully).

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