VocabJLPT N1
deep sea
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. deep sea
  2. 2. depths of the sea
  3. 3. Deep sea
Refers to the deep part of the ocean, generally below 200 meters where sunlight cannot reach. It is often used in scientific contexts or when discussing mysterious deep-sea creatures.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Field reports indicate that deep-sea hydrothermal vents are becoming more active.

Sentence 2

I just got a request saying "need deep-sea footage urgently."

Sentence 3

Wait, there are things like hot springs in the deep sea?

Sentence 4

The news says international rules on deep-sea mining are being developed.

Sentence 5

I thought I'd sunk that memory to the deep sea, but it keeps floating back up.