Japanese Conversation · Level 26
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Japanese word
太い
Pronunciation
Romajifutoi
Meaning
- i-adjectivethick
Example
このえんぴつは太いです。ko no e n pi tsu wa futo i de su
This pencil is thick.
More examples
このロープは太いです。ko no rō pu wa futo i de su
This rope is thick.
あの木は幹がとても太いです。a no ki wa miki ga to te mo futo i de su
That tree has a very thick trunk.
Core concept
Describes something as having greater-than-usual width, thickness, or girth.
Common phrases
太いひもfuto i hi mo
thick string
太い幹futo i miki
thick trunk
Similar words
厚いatsui: Describes a flat object or layer with a large distance between its two surfaces.
幅広いhabahiroi: Describes something that extends a long distance from side to side.
Definition in Japanese
物の幅や厚み、または身体の肉付きが大きいさま。mono no haba ya atsu mi ma ta wa shin tai no shishi tsu ki ga ō ki i sa ma
Word origin
The native Japanese adjective 太い (futoi) combines 太 (futo, "thick") with the adjective ending い (i).
Usage tips
- In Japanese, 太い (futoi) describes a pencil, a tree trunk, or a person's limbs, while 太った (futotta) describes someone who has gained weight.