Translation and Meaning of: 太る - futoru

The word 「太る」 (futoru) in Japanese is used to describe the act of gaining weight. Etymologically, this word is composed of the kanji 「太」 which means fat, large, or thick, and the verbal ending 「る」, which is typical of the ichi-dan verb group in Japanese. The kanji 「太」 has its radicals related to the concept of expansion or increase, which is clearly reflected in its meaning.

In practice, 「太る」 does not carry just a physical connotation, but it can also be associated with a feeling of being heavy or bulky. This idea connects to its use in broader contexts, where it is not only related to food but also to an increase in more figurative terms, for example, a volume of information or something that becomes more robust. In other words, encompassing anything that "gains weight" in the sense of expanding or intensifying.

The origin of 「太る」 is found in the cultural and social practices where weight gain could symbolize prosperity, especially in ancient times in Japan, when food abundance was not always a reality. Currently, however, the implications are more focused on health and well-being, reflecting a time when awareness of physical health and diets has become more prominent. Regardless of the temporal perspective, this word remains an important expression in contemporary Japanese vocabulary.

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Verb conjugation of 太る

• 太る dictionary form
• 太ります Polite way
• 太らない negative form
• 太っている Continuous form
• 太れる Potential Form
• 太りたい desirable way

Synonyms and similar words

• 肥える (Koeru) - Gain weight, become fat
• 太り過ぎる (Futorisugiru) - Gaining too much weight, excess weight
• 太っちょる (Futocchoru) - Being fat, informal, with a more colloquial connotation.

太る

Romaji: futoru
Kana: ふとる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n4

Translation / Meaning: fat shaming (strong fat); become fat

Meaning in English: to grow fat (stout plump);to become fat

Definition: Gaining weight.