English–Japanese
“chubby” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimarumaru
Example
その猫は丸々としています。so no neko wa maru maru to shi te i ma su
That cat is chubby.
How to say “chubby” in Japanese
“Chubby” in Japanese is 丸々 (marumaru).
Describes a body or appearance that has a noticeably rounded, full shape rather than a thin one.
Example sentences with 丸々
運動を始めて、丸々としていた体が少し引き締まりました。un dō o haji me te maru maru to shi te i ta karada ga suko shi hi ki shi ma ri ma shi ta
After I started exercising, my once-plump figure became a little more toned.
Tips for using 丸々
- When used about a person, 丸々 (marumaru) can sound affectionate in a familiar context, but it still draws attention to the person's body shape.