Japanese word

深める

Pronunciation

Romajifukameru

Meaning

  • verbdeepen

Example

授業で日本の文化への理解を深めます。ju gyō de nihon no bun ka e no ri kai o fuka me ma su

We deepen our understanding of Japanese culture in class.

Illustration for 深める (deepen)

More examples

質問を重ねて、議論を深めます。shitsu mon o kasa ne te gi ron o fuka me ma su

I deepen the discussion by asking more questions.

Core concept

It describes making an inner quality, connection, or understanding more profound than it was before.

Common phrases

  • 議論を深めるgi ron o fuka me ru

    deepen the discussion

  • 理解を深めるri kai o fuka me ru

    deepen one's understanding

  • 関係を深めるkan kei o fuka me ru

    strengthen a relationship

Similar words

掘り下げるhorisageru: To examine a subject in greater detail and explore its underlying aspects.
突き詰めるtsukitsumeru: To pursue a subject or question until its essential point or conclusion is reached.
深め合うfukameau: To make a relationship, understanding, or connection more profound through mutual involvement.

Definition in Japanese

理解や関係などの程度を、いっそう深くする。ri kai ya kan kei na do no tei do o i ssō fuka ku su ru

Word origin

深める (fukameru) comes from the native adjective 深い (fukai, "deep") combined with the verb-forming ending める (meru), creating the meaning "make deep."

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 知識を深める (chishiki o fukameru) is natural for developing knowledge, while English often uses "deepen" with understanding, knowledge, or insight.

Other meanings

  • strengthenverb

Related words

  • 深め方fukamekataway of deepeningnoun
  • 深化shinkadeepeningnoun

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