Meaning

Primary

Fat

Alternative

Thick

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of the fat? It's the same: fat.

Reading

ふとい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is the kun'yomi reading of the kanji (because it's a single kanji, all alone with hiragana attached). The part you have to remember is the ふと portion. Let's use a mnemonic.

The fat guy never leaves his futon (ふと).

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • あしが太い

    the legs are fat

    ウエストが太い

    the waist is large

    太ももが太い

    the thighs are fat

Context Sentences

太い木がたくさんあった。

There were many thick trees.

このジーンズ、少し太いかな。

Are these jeans a little thick?

わたしの毛は少ないけど、太いんです。

I don't have a lot of hair, but it's thick.

Kanji Composition