太い（ふとい）
JLPT N5 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 2
Meaning: thick / fat
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 太くて | ふとくて |
| ta-form (past) | 太かった | ふとかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 太くない | ふとくない |
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Example sentences
- この木は幹がとても太い。 — This tree has a very thick trunk.
- 太いペンで大きく書く。 — Write it big with a thick pen.
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