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“depth” in Japanese

Japanese

Also深み (fukami) · 奥行き (okuyuki)

Pronunciation

Romajifukasa

Example

このプールの深さは二メートルです。ko no pū ru no fuka sa wa ni mē to ru de su

The depth of this pool is two meters.

Illustration for 深さ (depth)

How to say “depth” in Japanese

“Depth” in Japanese is 深さ (fukasa).

Describes the downward extent of something from its upper surface to its lowest point.

Full entry for 深さ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 深さ

川の深さは場所によって変わります。kawa no fuka sa wa ba sho ni yo tte ka wa ri ma su

The depth of the river changes from place to place.

Tips for using 深さ

  • The word 深さ (fukasa) often appears in practical questions about whether a body of water is safe or suitable for a particular activity.

Other Japanese words for “depth”

その話には深みがあります。so no hanashi ni wa fuka mi ga a ri ma su

That story has depth.

棚の奥行きは三十センチです。tana no oku yu ki wa san jū se n chi de su

The depth of the shelf is thirty centimeters.

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