Japanese Conversation · Level 16
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Japanese word
重い
Pronunciation
Romajiomoi
Meaning
- i-adjectiveheavy
Example
この箱は重いです。ko no bako wa omo i de su
This box is heavy.
More examples
この水筒は重いです。ko no sui tō wa omo i de su
This water bottle is heavy.
このかばんは見た目より重いです。ko no ka ba n wa mi ta me yo ri omo i de su
This bag is heavier than it looks.
Core concept
Describes a thing whose weight makes handling, carrying, or moving it physically demanding.
Common phrases
重い荷物omo i ni motsu
heavy luggage
重い箱omo i hako
heavy box
Similar words
重たいomotai: Describes something as physically heavy, with a strong sense of burden when handled.
Definition in Japanese
物に十分な重量があり、取り扱うために強い力が必要なさま。mono ni jū bun na jū ryō ga a ri to ri atsuka u ta me ni tsuyo i chikara ga hitsu yō na sa ma
Word origin
The native Japanese adjective 重い (omoi) comes from the older form 重し (omoshi, "heavy"), as the classical adjective ending し (shi, "adjective ending") changed to い (i, "adjective ending").
Usage tips
- Japanese extends 重い (omoi) beyond physical weight to situations that feel serious or difficult to bear, including 重い責任 (omoi sekinin), or a heavy responsibility.