JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
浅 — shallow
- Reading
- セン・あさ.い
- Meaning
- shallow; superficial; frivolous; wretched; shameful
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
浅 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is セン・あさ.い and it means shallow; superficial; frivolous; wretched; shameful. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
浅 appears in everyday japanese words such as 浅い (shallow) and 浅ましい (wretched).
Japanese words containing 浅
Frequently asked questions
What does 浅 mean in Japanese?
浅 means shallow; superficial; frivolous; wretched; shameful in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 浅 read?
浅 is read セン・あさ.い. Reading it inside real words — 浅い and 浅ましい — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 浅 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 浅 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 浅 in a word?
A common word containing 浅 is 浅い (あさい) — "shallow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 浅 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 浅 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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