Translation and Meaning of: 太い - futoi
"太い" (futoi) is a Japanese adjective that can be translated as "thick" or "fat," depending on the context in which it is used. The term is common in everyday Japanese, serving various descriptive functions. This word is often used to describe cylindrical or round objects with a diameter larger than expected or the norm, such as in "tree trunks" or "thick brushes."
The etymology of 「太い」 traces back to kanji characters, where 「太」 means thick or fat. This kanji is also used in other words that carry similar meanings, such as 「太陽」 (taiyou), which means "sun," symbolizing greatness and power. The word is formed by the radicals: 「大」, which means "big," and 「丶」, suggesting the idea of something expanding or being increased.
「太い」 is also used metaphorically in some Japanese expressions. For example, it can describe someone's “audacity” or “boldness” in certain situations, representing robust personality traits. This connotation underlines the flexibility of Japanese vocabulary and how culture influences the use of in ways that are not strictly literal.
In everyday use, 「太い」 can vary with other adjectives that indicate size or thickness, such as 「細い」 (hosoi), which means "thin" or "slender." This combination allows for better definition and description of objects or situations, providing a richer and more detailed perspective through the language. Thus, understanding the use and flexibility of 「太い」 can significantly enrich communication in Japanese.
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Synonyms and similar words
- 太め (Futome) - A bit thick
- 太った (Futotta) - Gained weight
- 太っちょ (Futoccho) - Fat person (informal)
- 太っちょり (Futocchori) - Fat person (more regional variant)
- 太っ腹 (Futobara) - Generous; someone with a great capacity for giving.
- 太い目 (Futoi me) - big eyes
- 太い腕 (Futoi ude) - Thick arms
- 太い足 (Futoi ashi) - Thick legs
- 太い体 (Futoi karada) - Fat body
- 太い髪 (Futoi kami) - Thick hair
- 太い声 (Futoi koe) - Deep voice
- 太い眉 (Futoi mayu) - Thick eyebrows
- 太い指 (Futoi yubi) - Thick fingers
- 太い縄 (Futoi nawa) - Thick string
- 太い筆 (Futoi fude) - Thick brush
- 太い線 (Futoi sen) - Thick line
- 太い針 (Futoi hari) - Thick needle
- 太い葉 (Futoi ha) - Thick leaves
- 太い木 (Futoi ki) - Thick tree
- 太い柱 (Futoi hashira) - Thick column
- 太い鉄 (Futoi tetsu) - Ferro grosso
- 太い綱 (Futoi tsuna) - Thick strings
- 太い縄跳び (Futoi nowatobi) - Thick jump rope
- 太い糸 (Futoi ito) - Thick wire
- 太い縁取り (Futoi enmitori) - Thick border
- 太い縁取り糸 (Futoi enmitori ito) - Thick embroidery thread
- 太い縁取り線 (Futoi enmitori sen) - Line for thick border
Romaji: futoi
Kana: ふとい
Type: adjective
L: jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: fat; thick
Meaning in English: fat;thick
Definition: Large diameter and thickness.
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How to Write in Japanese - (太い) futoi
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Example Sentences - (太い) futoi
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Kono ki no miki wa totemo futoi desu
The trunk of this tree is very thick.
- この - demonstrative "this"
- 木 - noun "tree"
- の - possessive particle "of"
- 幹 - noun "trunk"
- は - topic particle "は"
- とても - adverb "very"
- 太い - adjective "thick"
- です - verb "to be" (polite)
Futoi neko ga niwa de nete imasu
A fat cat is sleeping in the garden.
A thick cat is sleeping in the garden.
- 太い - Adjective that means "fat"
- 猫 - Noun that means "cat"
- が - Particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 庭 - noun that means "garden"
- で - Particle that indicates the place where something happens
- 寝ています - Verb that means "is sleeping" in the polite form.
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