太っています
futotte imasu
The phrase 'I am fat' in Japanese is translated as 太っています (futotte imasu).
This phrase is used to describe one's own body as being overweight. Men often use the pronouns 僕 or 俺 in casual settings instead of 私.
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form 太っている is used for casual speech, while 太っています is the polite version.
How do you pronounce it?
futotte imasu
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, 太い ('futoi') is used to describe things like a 'thick' voice or 'thick' nerves, meaning someone is courageous or brazen, rather than referring to body weight.
- Japanese has a specific word 太りやすい ('futoriya-sui') to describe a genetic predisposition to gain weight, which is frequently used to excuse eating habits in social settings.
- Because directness can be seen as aggressive, someone might say 最近、太ったかな ('I wonder if I've gotten fat lately') to subtly prompt a friend to reassure them that they are not.
Examples in context
- 私は太っています。I am fat
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are talking about their health at lunch.
- 結衣 Yui最近、太っています。Saikin, futotte imasu.I've gotten fat lately.
- 健太 Kentaそんなことないよ、結衣さん。Sonna koto nai yo, Yui-san.That's not true, Yui.
- 結衣 Yui本当に太っていますから。Hontō ni futotte imasu kara.But I really am fat.
- 健太 Kenta一緒に散歩しようか。Issho ni sanpo shiyō ka.Shall we take a walk together?
