Word Detail

The Japanese word 太腿 (ふともも) refers to the thigh, the part of the leg between the hip and the knee. It encompasses the fleshy part of the upper leg. 太腿 is a common and generally understood term.

⚫︎ 彼女の太腿は筋肉質だ。 Translation: Her thighs are muscular. ⚫︎ 太腿を怪我して、走ることができない。 Translation: I can't run because I injured my thigh. ⚫︎ 水着を着る前に、太腿の脱毛をしました。 Translation: I shaved my thighs before wearing a swimsuit.

This word is used in everyday conversation to describe the thigh. You can use it when talking about body parts, injuries, clothing, or physical activities. It's a neutral and widely accepted term.

The word 太腿 is typically written with: ⚫︎ Kanji: 太腿 ⚫︎ Hiragana: ふともも There are no variations in the okurigana. The word is always written as 太腿, using the kanji for "fat" or "thick" (太) and "thigh" (腿).

There aren't many direct synonyms for 太腿 that are used in common conversation, as it's the standard term. However, you might use: ⚫︎ 腿 (もも) - This can be used, but is generally less precise. It just means "thigh." ⚫︎ 大腿 (だいたい) - More formal or medical term.

There aren't specific antonyms in the same way as words like "hot" and "cold." The opposite of a thigh doesn't really have a single word. You might talk about the lower leg (below the knee) or simply specify another body part.

運動不足で、太腿に脂肪がつきやすい。 ・Translation: Due to lack of exercise, it's easy to gain fat on my thighs. ・Explanation: This sentence describes how lack of exercise can lead to fat accumulation on the thighs.

太腿のマッサージは血行を良くする。 ・Translation: Massaging the thighs improves blood circulation. ・Explanation: This describes the benefits of massaging the thighs.

The word 太腿 is a compound word. "太" (futo) means "thick" or "fat." "腿" (momo) means "thigh" or "leg." Therefore, 太腿 means "thick thigh."