(てあつ)

てあつく
adverb
generously; warmly; cordially; with great care
1. generously; warmly; cordially; with great care and hospitality
Doing something with exceptional care, warmth, or generosity that goes above and beyond ordinary treatment, used in contexts of hospitality, caregiving, and support.
手厚(てあつ)くもてなす。
To entertain warmly.
怪我人(けがにん)手厚(てあつ)看護(かんご)した。
The injured person was cared for attentively.
この会社(かいしゃ)社員(しゃいん)福利厚生(ふくりこうせい)手厚(てあつ)保障(ほしょう)している。
This company generously provides employee welfare benefits.

The adverbial form of 手厚(てあつ)い (generous, cordial, thorough). Describes doing something with exceptional care, warmth, or generosity — going above and beyond ordinary treatment. Used in contexts of hospitality, caregiving, support, and service.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 手厚(てあつ)くもてなす: to treat with warm hospitality
  • 手厚(てあつ)看護(かんご)する: to nurse attentively
  • 手厚(てあつ)保護(ほご)する: to protect generously
  • 手厚(てあつ)支援(しえん)する: to support generously
  • 手厚(てあつ)(ほうむ)る: to give a proper burial

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 丁寧(ていねい)に: politely, carefully — more neutral and everyday; focuses on politeness
  • 手厚(てあつ)い: generous, cordial — the adjective form
  • (あつ)く: thickly; warmly — can also mean with warm hospitality, but more limited in usage