Translation guide
Describes someone or something slightly overweight in a soft, rounded way. Japanese has many nuanced words depending on cuteness, politeness, and body part.
She is chubby and cute.
I've gotten a bit chubby.
To say someone is pleasantly plump, often with a positive or cute nuance, like a baby or a pet.
The most common and neutral-positive word for 'chubby'. Often used for people, especially in a cute or affectionate way. Can be used for oneself.
She is chubby and cute.
Soft and plump, often used for cheeks, hands, or a healthy, gentle plumpness. More about texture and shape than weight.
Round and plump, like a cute animal or a well-fed baby. Often used for pets or very young children.
To describe someone as overweight without strong negative or positive emotion, or in a more factual way.
Literally 'on the fat side'. A relatively neutral, softer way to say someone is chubby or slightly overweight. Can be used for oneself or others.
To describe specific body parts as chubby, like cheeks, fingers, or belly.
Squishy and soft, like a baby's cheek or a chubby belly. Very tactile and cute.
To describe animals, birds, or round objects as chubby.
The word 太っている (futotteiru) means 'fat' and can sound harsh or insulting. Use ぽっちゃり or 太め for a softer, more polite nuance.
fat (can be rude)
ぽっちゃり is for overall body type (cute chubby). ふっくら is for soft, plump shapes (cheeks, bread). ぷにぷに is for squishy texture (pinchable cheeks, belly).
I've gotten a bit chubby lately.
赤ちゃんのふっくらした頬。
The baby's chubby cheeks.
まるまると太った子犬。
A chubby little puppy.
He is a bit chubby.
Slightly plump, often used for shorter people. Can sound a little blunt but not necessarily rude.
A chubby man.
A chubby belly.
Plump and firm, often used for thighs or arms. Can have a slightly sexy or healthy connotation.
Chubby thighs.
Round and plump, perfect for chubby animals like hamsters or birds.
A chubby cat.
Stocky and chubby, often for animals or objects with a short, thick shape.
A dog with a chubby build.