Profound in Japanese

"profound" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "profound". The most common choice is shown first.

幽

Top pick

seclude, confine to a room, deep, profound, secluded, faint, dark, tranquil, calm

Reading: yuu

9 strokes · beautiful, peaceful, dark

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Where it comes from

Composed of mountain and small. Small mountain.

What it carries

Ghost, profound, dim. Represents faint.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for profound?

The most common kanji for "profound" is 幽, read as yuu. It means seclude, confine to a room, deep. Related kanji: 玄 (profound).

How many strokes does 幽 have?

幽 has 9 strokes.