Japanese word

深層

Pronunciation

Romajishinsō

Meaning

  • noundepths

Example

その問題の深層を探ります。so no mon dai no shin sō o sagu ri ma su

We will explore the depths of that problem.

Illustration for 深層 (depths)

More examples

表面的な説明だけでなく、現象の深層にも目を向ける必要があります。hyō men teki na setsu mei da ke de na ku gen shō no shin sō ni mo me o mu ke ru hitsu yō ga a ri ma su

We should look beyond a superficial explanation and consider the deeper layers of the phenomenon.

Core concept

It describes a deeper level of a subject that lies beneath its visible or obvious features.

Common phrases

  • 深層心理shin sō shin ri

    the subconscious mind

  • 深層構造shin sō kō zō

    deep structure

  • 深層学習shin sō gaku shū

    deep learning

Similar words

深部shinbu: It refers to the inner or deeper part of something, often hidden from direct view.
奥底okusoko: It refers to the deepest hidden part of a thing, feeling, or situation.
根底kontei: It is the basic cause or foundation underlying a situation, idea, or problem.

Definition in Japanese

物事の表面の下に隠れている、より奥深い段階や構造。mono goto no hyō men no shita ni kaku re te i ru yo ri oku fuka i dan kai ya kō zō

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 深層 (shinsō) combines 深 (shin, "deep") with 層 (sō, "layer"), giving the sense of a deep layer.

Usage tips

  • In formal writing, 深層 (shinsō) usually points to an underlying cause or structure rather than simply a physically deep place.

Other meanings

  • deep layernoun

Opposites

  • 表層hyōsōsurface layernoun

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