重い
omoi[o̞mo̞i]
The Japanese word for heavy is 重い (omoi).
重い is used to describe something having great weight. This applies to the literal weight of an object and can also be used figuratively to describe the weight of a situation or an emotion.
Meaning: having great weight (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express that something was heavy, use the past tense form 重かった. To say something is not heavy, use the negative form 重くない. If you want to ask if something is heavy, add ですか to the end to form the question 重いですか.
How do you pronounce it?
omoi
Did you know?
- When describing a computer or a website that is slow and unresponsive, Japanese speakers use 重い to say the system is 'heavy'.
- The phrase 腰が重い, which literally means 'the hips are heavy', is an idiom used to describe someone who is slow to take action.
- In modern Japanese slang, 重い is often used to describe a romantic partner who is too clingy or emotionally demanding.
Examples in context
- トムは重い。Tom is heavy.This sentence is useful for practicing the adjective 重い.Tatoeba #7577243 by Kisu, translation #6196240 by CK
- 重いですよ。It's heavy.This sentence shows how to use 重い to describe an object.Tatoeba #11588970 by small_snow, translation #10055362 by Cabo
- この本は重い。This book is heavy.This sentence demonstrates the use of 重い with a specific object.Tatoeba #219601 by bunbuku, translation #56922 by CK
- この荷物はとても重いです。This luggage is very heavy.
- 彼の気持ちは重いです。His feelings are heavy.
- この荷物は本当に重たいです。This luggage is truly heavy.
- 彼の心には重たい過去があります。He carries a heavy burden from his past.
- 彼女の言葉には重苦しい雰囲気が漂っていた。Her words carried a heavy and oppressive atmosphere.
- このかばん、めちゃくちゃ重いよ。This bag is ridiculously heavy.
- 最近、心が重いんだ。Lately, I've been feeling heavy emotionally.
- この荷物、マジで重いよ！This luggage is seriously heavy!
- 君の悩み、俺も分かるよ。心が重いんだろう？I understand your worries. Your heart must feel heavy, right?
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Example conversation
In a living room, Youta is trying to move a large box.
- 陽太 Yota陽葵、この箱、すごく重いよ。Himari, kono hako, sugoku omoi yo.Himari, this box is really heavy.
- 陽葵 Himariじゃあ、私が手伝うね。Jaa, watashi ga tetsudau ne.Then, I will help you.
- 陽太 Yotaありがとう、助かるよ。Arigatō, tasukaru yo.Thanks, that helps.
- 陽葵 Himari一緒に持ち上げよう！Issho ni mochiageyou!Let's lift it together!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “heavy” translations and entries 重い, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
