also: ちゅうぶと
noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
medium thickness; medium width
Describes something of moderate thickness or width, such as noodles, pens, or lines. Often used in product descriptions or specifications.
This udon has medium-thick noodles.
I chose a medium-width pen nib.
Standard kanji spelling; なかぶと is the more common reading.
Alternate reading; less common but still used.
Compound of 中 (naka, 'middle') and 太 (futo, 'thick'). The reading なかぶと is the native Japanese reading, while ちゅうぶと uses the on'yomi for 中.