JLPT N5 Beginner
重い
Physically heavy, serious in severity, gloomy in mood, or sluggish in performance.
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Other forms
重くない negative
重かった past
重くて te-form
重く adverbial form
1 I-adjective
Heavy (in weight)
Indicates that a physical object possesses significant mass and requires effort to lift or move.
2 I-adjective
Serious / Severe
Signifies the gravity, severity, or significant burden of a crime, illness, or responsibility.
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3 I-adjective
Heavy (feeling) / Gloomy
Describes a gloomy mood, a reluctant state of mind, or an oppressive and awkward atmosphere.
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4 I-adjective
Slow / Sluggish
Refers to sluggish physical movement or slow, unresponsive performance in technology.
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