深海
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
deep sea; ocean depths
Refers to the deep parts of the ocean, often used in scientific, environmental, or descriptive contexts. Can also function adjectivally with の.
Many unknown creatures still live in the deep sea.
Deep-sea exploration is technically difficult.
Usage patterns
- 深海に生息するto live/inhabit the deep sea
This fish lives in the deep sea.
- 深海を探査するto explore the deep sea
The researchers explored the deep sea using an unmanned submersible.
- 深海の〈物〉a thing characteristic of the deep sea (e.g. creature, world)
Many deep-sea creatures have strange shapes.