エン, カク, コウ, ふち, かた.い, はなわ

abyss, edge, deep pool, the depths

JLPT0 G13 S0 F1593

The relevant bronzeware inscription form of the right-hand element# is a depiction of a deep, round basin filled with water, such as found at the base of a waterfall. adds water (for emphasis/clarification) → *deep pool*; *deep waters* → *profound* (← profundity ← deep pool). Also, *depths*, *abyss* and *pond*.

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