Entry
でっぷり
deppuri
Deppuri describes a figure or body that looks noticeably fat, portly, or stout due to carrying a lot of soft fat.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
This word is often used to describe a person or an animal that has a large and heavy build with visible accumulations of fat, especially a protruding belly.
- fat or stout body
Sense Map
Fat Body
Describes a stomach or body that is fat and bulging due to a lot of fat.
でっぷりと太ったお腹。
Portly Figure
Describes the large and fleshy physical posture of a person or pet.
でっぷりした猫。
Usage Note
How to Use
でっぷり（と）している
Indicates a current state of being fat or portly.
でっぷり（と）した + noun
Acts as a modifier for a noun, such as a stout body or fat stomach.
でっぷり（と）太る
Describes the process or result of becoming very fat.
How to Use
Common Phrases
でっぷりとしたお腹
a bulging stomach
でっぷりと太る
to grow very fat
でっぷりした体格
a stout build
でっぷりとした猫
a fat cat
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| middle-aged men | neutral to negative | Often used to describe the protruding belly of middle-aged men. |
| pets | neutral | Sometimes used to describe a very fat pet cat or dog. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
ずんぐり ずんぐり / similar | To describe something or someone who is short and stout. | ずんぐり focuses on being short and thick overall, whereas でっぷり focuses on a large size due to excess fat or a bulging belly. | ずんぐりした体型 |
ぽってり ぽってり / similar | To describe a thick, plump, round, and sometimes cute shape. | ぽってり gives a softer, smaller, and often positive impression, while でっぷり gives an impression of being very large, heavy, and full of fat. | ぽってりした唇 |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
using for muscular bodies
Incorrect if used to describe a heavily muscled body; this word is specifically for fat.
saying directly to a person
Can sound rude or offensive if said directly to the person being described.
Examples
Examples
彼は中年になって、でっぷりとした体格になった。
かれはちゅうねんになって、でっぷりとしたたいかくになった。
He reached middle age and developed a stout build.
VisualUsed for a heavy and large body build.
ソファの上で、でっぷりと太った猫が眠っている。
ソファのうえで、でっぷりとふとったねこがねむっている。
A very fat cat is sleeping on the sofa.
VisualDescribes a pet with excess fat.
その社長はでっぷりとしたお腹を揺らして笑った。
そのしゃちょうはでっぷりとしたおなかをゆらしてわらった。
The company president laughed, shaking his bulging stomach.
VisualFocuses on a belly protruding due to fat.
最近運動不足で、でっぷりと太ってしまった。
さいきんうんどうぶそくで、でっぷりとふとってしまった。
Recently, due to a lack of exercise, I have grown very fat.
VisualShows the change into an overweight condition.
彼女の父親は、でっぷりして貫禄がある。
かのじょのちちおやは、でっぷりしてかんろくがある。
Her father is portly and has a dignified presence.
VisualA large body that gives a heavy and dignified impression.
Similar Words
ぽってり
potteri
Describes a physically thick, plump shape or a heavy, viscous liquid. Indicates a plump, round, and thick shape but usually on a smaller scale.
ずんぐり
zunguri
ずんぐり describes a physical shape that is disproportionately short and thick or wide. Focuses on an overall short and stout posture.
どっしり
dosshiri
どっしり describes something that is massive, heavy, and solid, or someone's calm, composed, and dignified presence.
ずんぐりむっくり
zungurimukkuri
ずんぐりむっくり describes a body shape or object that is noticeably short, thick, and stout.
Questions
Is でっぷり the same as ぽっちゃり?
No. ぽっちゃり means chubby or plump and often has a positive or cute nuance, whereas でっぷり means very fat or portly with a much heavier feel due to excess fat.
Can I say でっぷり to my friend?
You should avoid it because it sounds rude and offensive to point out someone's excess fat directly to their face.
What is the difference between でっぷり and ずんぐり?
ずんぐり means short and stout overall, while でっぷり focuses on having a lot of fat or a bulging belly, regardless of height.
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