太い

ふとい

Thick, fat, bold

N5i-adjective·futoi

How to remember it

Imagine a 'foot' that is very fat and thick — ふとい things are stout.

Example sentences

  • この木はとても太いです。

    このきはとてもふといです。

    This tree is very thick.

  • 太いペンで書いてください。

    ふといペンでかいてください。

    Please write with a bold/thick pen.

Usage

Describes objects, lines, or body parts; not a polite way to call a person fat.

Related words

細い太る大きい丸い

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