Translation and Meaning of: 重たい - omotai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 重たい (omotai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: omotai
Kana: おもたい
Type: Adjective
L: jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: heavy; massive; serious; important; severe; oppressed
Meaning in English: heavy;massive;serious;important;severe;oppressed
Definition: Feeling that things are very heavy, like baggage or physical strength.
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Explanation and Etymology - (重たい) omotai
The Japanese word 「重たい」 (omotai) is often used to describe something that is physically heavy. It has a more subjective connotation compared to the term 「重い」 (omoi), which also means heavy but can be used in a broader and figurative sense, such as for emotions or feelings. Both terms share the same root, but 「重たい」 tends to be more directed at tangible and specific objects that are concretely heavy.
In its etymology, the word 「重たい」 (omotai) derives from the combination of kanji characters: 「重」, which means heavy or important, and the adjectival structure たい (tai), used to form adjectives in Japanese. The radical 「重」 is common in words that indicate weight or seriousness, such as 「重力」 (juuryoku, gravity) and 「重点」 (juuten, main point). The use of 「重たい」 is especially common in contexts where there is a desire to emphasize the physical difficulty of carrying or moving a specific object due to its weight.
It is interesting to note that, culturally, Japan is a country where language has subtle nuances to describe sensations and experiences. Thus, the choice between 「重たい」 and 「重い」 can convey different intensities and perceptions of weight. For example, while 「重たい」 can be used to describe a suitcase that is clearly overloaded, 「重い」 could refer to both the weight of that suitcase and a feeling of responsibility or concern.
Synonyms and similar words
- 重い (omoi) - Heavy; dense.
- 重苦しい (omokurushii) - Heavy; oppressive, with a feeling of discomfort.
- 重々しい (omojomashii) - Heavy; solemn, with a sense of gravity.
- 重っ苦しい (omokkurushii) - Heavy; similar to "重苦しい", but used in a more colloquial way to describe situations or environments that are particularly heavy or uncomfortable.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: おもたい omotai
How to Write in Japanese - (重たい) omotai
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (重たい) omotai:
Example Sentences - (重たい) omotai
Below are some example sentences:
Kono nimotsu wa omotai desu
This bag is heavy.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"
- 荷物 - noun meaning "luggage"
- は - topic particle indicating that "this luggage" is the subject of the sentence
- 重たい - adjective meaning "heavy"
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
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