Meaning

Primary

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 thick? Also thick.

This is a relatively formal word that is generally used in writing.

Reading

あつい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as what you learned with the kanji. No thick books needed to understand this reading, yeah?

Context

Context Sentences

うわっ、このカベ、すごく厚いですね。

Wow, this wall is very thick, isn't it?

ヨーロッパの石づくりの建物は、カベがとても厚いんです。

European buildings made of stone have very thick walls.

このグローブは、パッドが低反発でめっちゃ厚いやつなので、ロングライドにも良さそうです!

This glove has thick memory foam padding, so it seems perfect for long rides!

私、食パンって厚ければ厚いほど美味しいと思うんですけど、気づいたら毎朝一斤まるまる食べるようになってました。

I find that the thicker the slice of bread, the tastier it is. Before I knew it, I started eating a whole loaf of bread every morning.

Kanji Composition