1.
to gain weight, to put on weight
For a person or animal to become heavier or larger in body size.
TRANSITIVITY: 自動詞 (intransitive). Pattern: Xが太る (X gains weight).
ASPECT: ている indicates resulting state. 太っている = 'is fat/overweight' (state).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 太る (gain weight)
- 太っている (is overweight—state)
- 太りやすい (tends to gain weight easily)
- 太らない (not gain weight)
OPPOSITE: 痩せる (to lose weight)
NUANCE: 太っている can be sensitive. More polite alternatives:
- ふくよか (plump—softer term)
- 体格がいい (well-built)
RELATED ADJECTIVE: 太い (thick, fat)
Related Words
Antonym:
痩せる (to lose weight)