noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
plump; chubby; slightly overweight
Describes a person or body part that is a little on the heavy side, often with a soft or round appearance. Not strongly negative; can be used neutrally or affectionately.
He is plump and has a kind-looking face.
A chubby cat is sleeping in the sun.
Standard kanji spelling.
Uncommon variant using 肥; 小太り is preferred.
Compound of 小 (ko, 'small') + 太り (futori, 'fatness, plumpness'), with rendaku voicing of ふとり to ぶとり. Literally 'small fatness', referring to being slightly overweight.