181.太


1. Meaning and Reading

  • fat, thick
  • Onyomi : たい
  • Kunyomi : ふと

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 大 : means ‘big’, but here it represents a person’s figure

The belly of a person (大) is exaggerated, symbolizing 'fat' or 'thick'. The reading comes from 大 (たい).

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3. Example Words

太い ふとい
thick

The tree branch is very thick.

太陽 たいよう
sun

The sun is shining brightly.

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