太る

Reading: ふとる
Meaning: to gain weight; to become fat
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Example Sentence
最近 甘い もの を 食べ すぎて 太った
I gained weight recently from eating too many sweets.
Usage Notes
Describes gaining weight or becoming fatter, can be somewhat sensitive topic.
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