厚み
Meanings
Physical thickness of an object, layer, or material. Often used when describing the dimension or feel of something solid.
This book is thick and won't fit in my bag.
Please roll out the dough to an even thickness.
Abstract depth or richness of content, thought, or expression. Used for ideas, discussions, art, or character.
His stories have depth and are worth listening to.
This painting has rich, deep colors and is beautiful.
thickness (Go); strong wall of stones
Go term: a solid, well-connected group of stones that exerts influence and is hard to attack. Not used in everyday conversation.
After building thickness in the corner, I expanded toward the center.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に厚みがあるfor something to have thickness/bulk
This steak has some real thickness to it.
- 厚みを増すto increase in thickness
The layer of ice has been getting thicker.
- 〈事〉に厚みを持たせるto add depth or richness to something (a discussion, story, etc.)
I added specific examples to give the talk more depth.
- 〈事〉に厚みが出るfor something to gain depth or substance
Through experience, his acting has gained more depth.