Japanese Conversation · Level 17
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Japanese word
厚さ
Pronunciation
Romajiatsusa
Meaning
- nounthickness
Example
この板の厚さは二センチです。ko no ita no atsu sa wa ni se n chi de su
The thickness of this board is two centimeters.
More examples
この布は厚さが均一なので、縫いやすいです。ko no nuno wa atsu sa ga kin itsu na no de nu i ya su i de su
This fabric has an even thickness, so it is easy to sew.
Core concept
Describes the measurable distance from one surface of an object to the opposite surface.
Common phrases
厚さを測るatsu sa o haka ru
measure thickness
厚さを比べるatsu sa o kura be ru
compare thickness
厚さの調整atsu sa no chō sei
thickness adjustment
Similar words
厚みatsumi: The amount of space between two opposite surfaces of an object.
Definition in Japanese
物の一方の表面から反対側の表面までの距離。mono no ip pō no hyō men ka ra han tai gawa no hyō men ma de no kyo ri
Word origin
The noun 厚さ (atsusa) comes from 厚い (atsui, "thick") plus さ (sa, "degree or quality"), a suffix that forms nouns for measurable qualities.
Usage tips
- In practical Japanese, 厚さ二センチ (atsusa ni senchi) commonly states a material's dimension, especially for boards, walls, and books.
Opposites
- 薄さususathinnessnoun
Related words
- 厚みatsumithicknessnoun