根深い（ねぶかい）
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 3
Meaning: deep-rooted
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 根深くて | ねぶかくて |
| ta-form (past) | 根深かった | ねぶかかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 根深くない | ねぶかくない |
Example sentences
- 根深い問題は簡単に解決しない。 — A deep-rooted problem isn't easily solved.
- 偏見は根深い。 — Prejudice runs deep.
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- Example sentences from Japanese novels & web fiction (Massif)
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