分厚い
ぶあつい
i-adjective
very thick, bulky
See also:
厚い (thick (base form))
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 分厚い | 分厚くない |
| Past | 分厚かった | 分厚くなかった |
| て form | 分厚くて | 分厚くなくて |
| Adverbial | 分厚く | — |
| Conditional ば | 分厚ければ | 分厚くなければ |
| Conditional たら | 分厚かったら | 分厚くなかったら |
1.
very thick, bulky
Describes something that is noticeably thick or bulky. An emphatic form of 厚い.
分厚い本。
A thick book.
Forms
- Adverbial: 分厚く
- Noun form: 分厚さ (thickness)
- Negative: 分厚くない
Etymology
分 (emphatic prefix) + 厚い (thick). The prefix adds emphasis, making 分厚い stronger than 厚い alone.
Usage
Used for physical thickness of objects like books, steaks, walls, and clothing. Not used for abstract thickness or for temperature (暑い).