Japanese

あつい
Meaning: thick; deep; warm-hearted
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

彼は人情に厚い人だ。
He is a warm-hearted person.
寒い日は厚いコートを着る。
I wear a thick coat on cold days.
彼は部下からの信頼が厚い。
He is deeply trusted by his subordinates.
大工は、厚い木の板を丁寧に削った。
The carpenter carefully planed the thick wooden board.
彼は鋭いナイフで厚い布を切り裂いた。
He cut through the thick cloth with a sharp knife.

Usage Notes

Can refer to physical thickness or depth of feelings like kindness or friendship.

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