重厚(じゅうこう)

じゅうこう
adjective-na
stately; dignified; imposing; profound
1. stately; dignified; imposing; solid
Having an impressive weight, substance, or dignity. Used to describe architecture, art, writing, music, or a person's demeanor as having depth, seriousness, and gravitas.
重厚(じゅうこう)な建物(たてもの)だ。
It is an imposing building.
この小説(しょうせつ)は重厚(じゅうこう)なテーマを扱(あつか)っている。
This novel deals with a weighty theme.
石造(いしづく)りの重厚(じゅうこう)な門(もん)をくぐると、広(ひろ)い庭園(ていえん)が広(ひろ)がっていた。
After passing through the imposing stone gate, a vast garden spread out before me.

USAGE:
重厚(じゅうこう) conveys a positive sense of substance and dignity. It is used to praise things that have weight, depth, and a commanding presence. It is the opposite of 軽薄(けいはく) (frivolous, shallow).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 重厚(じゅうこう)な作品(さくひん) (a profound/weighty work)
  • 重厚(じゅうこう)な雰囲気(ふんいき) (a dignified atmosphere)
  • 重厚(じゅうこう)な演技(えんぎ) (a powerful performance)
  • 重厚(じゅうこう)長大(ちょうだい) (massive and grand — four-character compound)

PREDICATE VS. MODIFIER:

  • Predicate: この建物(たてもの)は重厚(じゅうこう)だ (This building is imposing)
  • Modifier: 重厚(じゅうこう)な音楽(おんがく) (dignified music)
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