No. 565 in Japanese
厚
Thick; deep; kind; cordial.
In a sentence
この本のカバーは厚いです。
The cover of this book is thick.
The word "厚い" is used to describe the physical thickness of an object, in this case, a book cover.
彼女は厚情で知られています。
She is known for her kindness.
Here, "厚" in "厚情" is used in a figurative sense to express the depth or extent of someone's kindness.
氷が厚すぎて割れない。
The ice is too thick to break.
In this sentence, "厚" directly refers to the physical thickness of the ice, emphasizing its extent.
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