太字(ふとじ)

ふとじ
noun
bold type; boldface; thick lettering
languagemedia
1. bold type; boldface; thick lettering
Characters printed or written with thick strokes, used for emphasis in text; also, a thick-tipped pen or brush stroke.
Put the important parts in bold.
The parts in bold will be on the exam.
The letters on the sign are written thick so they can be read even from far away.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 細字(ほそじ): thin lettering, a fine-tipped pen (the opposite)
  • ボールド: bold (the word used in software menus)