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shallow; superficial
slight (wound); light (sleep); pale (colour); inadequate (knowledge)
short (time); early; young
浅い川を渡って向こうへ。
Cross the shallow river to the other side.
最近、眠りがとても浅いです。
Lately my sleep has been very light.
子供用のプールは浅かった。
The children's pool was shallow.