Japanese symbol for “abyss”
深淵
しんえん
Romaji: shin'en
abyss; ravine
In Japanese, abyss is 深淵, read しんえん (shin'en).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n abyss; ravine
Written forms: 深淵、深えん. Readings: しんえん.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “abyss”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 淵 | ふち fuchi | deep pool; deep water; abyss |
| アビス | アビス abisu | abyss |
| 深潭 | しんたん shintan | abyss |
| 千尋の谷 | せんじんのたに senjinnotani | bottomless ravine; abyss |
| 淵底 | えんてい entei | bottom depths (of water); abyss |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 深刻 | しんこく shinkoku | serious; severe; grave |
| 深い | ふかい fukai | deep (hole, forest, snow, etc.) |
| 深夜 | しんや shin'ya | late at night |
| 深める | ふかめる fukameru | to deepen; to heighten; to intensify |
| 興味深い | きょうみぶかい kyoumibukai | very interesting; of great interest |
| 深み | ふかみ fukami | deep place; depths |
| 淵源 | えんげん engen | origin |
| 淵叢 | えんそう ensou | gathering spot; center; centre |
See also: Chinese symbol for “abyss”.
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