English–Japanese
“bulky” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikasabaru
Example
冬の服はかさばります。fuyu no fuku wa ka sa ba ri ma su
Winter clothes are bulky.
How to say “bulky” in Japanese
“Bulky” in Japanese is かさばる (kasabaru).
Describes something that takes up more physical space than its practical use or amount might suggest.
Example sentences with かさばる
この箱は、見た目よりかさばります。ko no bako wa mi ta me yo ri ka sa ba ri ma su
This box is bulkier than it looks.
Tips for using かさばる
- The verb かさばる (kasabaru) often describes winter clothing, bedding, or luggage because these items occupy much storage space even when they are not especially heavy.