Japanese Conversation · Level 13
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Japanese word
ヘビー
Pronunciation
Romajihebī
Meaning
- na-adjectiveheavy
Example
この料理はヘビーです。ko no ryō ri wa he bī de su
This dish is heavy.
More examples
その映画は扱っているテーマがかなりヘビーです。so no ei ga wa atsuka tte i ru tē ma ga ka na ri he bī de su
The movie deals with a fairly heavy theme.
Core concept
Describes something that places more weight or impact on the body or mind than is easy to handle.
Common phrases
ヘビーな話題he bī na wa dai
a heavy topic
ヘビーな内容he bī na nai yō
heavy content
Similar words
こってりkotteri: Describes food with a rich, oily taste that can feel difficult to digest.
濃厚nōkō: Describes something rich, concentrated, or substantial in taste or content.
シリアスshiriasu: Describes a subject or story that deals with serious matters without a light or playful tone.
Definition in Japanese
量や負担、内容などが大きく、受け止めたり扱ったりするのに力を要するさま。ryō ya fu tan nai yō na do ga ō ki ku u ke to me ta ri atsuka tta ri su ru no ni chikara o yō su ru sa ma
Word origin
The Japanese adjective ヘビー (hebī) is borrowed from English heavy, which comes from Old English hefig, meaning "heavy" or "burdensome".
Usage tips
- English speakers often first connect heavy with physical weight, but Japanese ヘビー (hebī) also describes food that feels rich or difficult to digest.
Other meanings
- intensena-adjective
- seriousna-adjective
Opposites
- 軽いkaruilighti-adjective