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重厚 (じゅうこう, juukou) Japanese meaning: profound | Kotomora
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Describes something that feels weighty, serious, and impressive, often with a sense of dignity or solidity. Used for atmosphere, personality, architecture, objects, and abstract qualities.
The atmosphere of this temple is very profound and dignified.
His deep, stately voice echoed through the hall.
A solidly built desk was placed in the center of the room.
Usage patterns 重じゅう 厚こう な 〈 物もの 〉 a solid, dignified ~ (of buildings, furniture, objects)
This building is made of solid, dignified stone and evokes a sense of history.
重じゅう 厚こう な 雰ふん 囲い 気き a weighty, dignified atmosphere
A weighty, dignified atmosphere hung over the conference room.
重じゅう 厚こう 感かん がある to have a sense of solidity/gravitas
This car has a solid, substantial feel and rides comfortably too.
Kanji 重 heavy, important, esteem Related words 荘厳 stresses solemn, awe-inspiring grandeur (often religious), while 重厚 emphasizes weighty solidity and dignified depth without necessarily being awe-inspiring.
厳か describes a solemn, ceremonious atmosphere or manner, whereas 重厚 adds a sense of physical or metaphorical heaviness and substance.
重々しい focuses on a heavy, grave manner or tone (often of speech or behavior), while 重厚 covers a broader range including objects, architecture, and character.
重厚 is a formal written word for weighty dignity or gravitas, while どっしり is a more casual, everyday mimetic word for the same impression.
Opposites 軽薄 describes something frivolous, shallow, or flippant, the direct opposite of the dignified weightiness expressed by 重厚.
重厚 describes writing or speech that is heavy and profound, the opposite of the light, witty ease of 軽妙.
Etymology Compound of 重 (heavy, weighty) and 厚 (thick, substantial). The combination conveys a sense of profound weight and solidity, both physically and metaphorically.
