太
Fat, Thick
ふと(い) (futoi), ふと(る) (futoru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
Many common Japanese male names contain the kanji 太, such as 太郎 (Tarou). Historically, it often suggested strength, health, and importance.
Memory Trick
Imagine drawing a line and then making it much thicker. That extra thickness helps you remember 太 means 'thick' or 'fat.'
Readings
Onyomi: タイ (tai), タ (ta)
Kunyomi: ふと(い) (futoi), ふと(る) (futoru)
Example Words
太い
ふとい (futoi)
Thick
太る
ふとる (futoru)
To gain weight
太陽
たいよう (taiyou)
Sun
太郎
たろう (Tarou)
Tarou (male name)
Example Sentence
この ロープは とても 太いです。
この ロープは とても ふといです。
kono roopu wa totemo futoi desu
This rope is very thick.