深み
Meanings
1
deep place; depths
Refers to a physically deep spot in water, a forest, or similar. Often used in warnings or descriptions of dangerous areas.
Be careful, this river has deep spots.
Don't fall into the deep part of the pond.
2
Abstract depth of thought, emotion, flavor, or artistic quality. Implies richness and complexity beyond the surface.
His words have depth.
This painting is beautiful with depth in its colors.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の深みにはまるto get stuck in a deep spot (of water, mud, etc.)
He got stuck in a deep part of the river and was swept away.
- 〈物〉に深みがあるto have depth (of flavor, character, art, etc.)
This wine has real depth of flavor.
- 〈物〉が深みを増すfor something to deepen or gain more depth
His acting has been gaining more depth every year.
- 深みに落ちるto fall into a deep place or, figuratively, get drawn into something serious
He sank deep into debt.