太る

ふとる

To gain weight, to get fat

N4verb·futoru

How to remember it

ふとる sounds like "fu too" — eating too much makes you gain weight.

Example sentences

  • 冬に少しふとりました。

    ふゆにすこしふとりました。

    I gained a little weight over winter.

  • 最近太った気がする。

    さいきんふとったきがする。

    I feel like I've gained weight lately.

Usage

Sounds blunt; soften when asking about others.

Related words

痩せる体重太い

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