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.
生地の厚みを均一に伸ばしてください。
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.
彼の話には厚みがあって、聞き応えがある。
His stories have depth and are worth listening to.
この絵は色に厚みがあって美しい。
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.
隅に厚みを築いてから、中央に展開した。
After building thickness in the corner, I expanded toward the center.
This steak has some real thickness to it.
The layer of ice has been getting thicker.
I added specific examples to give the talk more depth.
Through experience, his acting has gained more depth.