Dictionary
English - Japanese
Thigh
θaɪ
Very common
~ 1700
~ 1700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
太もも, 腿, 鶏もも肉
Thigh meanings in Japanese
太もも
Example:
She has strong thighs from running.
彼女は走ることで強い太ももを持っています。
He injured his thigh during the game.
彼は試合中に太ももを怪我しました。
Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in everyday conversation, sports, and fitness contexts.
Note: 太もも is the most common translation for 'thigh', referring to the upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee.
腿
Example:
The doctor examined the patient's thigh.
医者は患者の腿を診察しました。
She felt pain in her thigh after the workout.
彼女はワークアウトの後に腿に痛みを感じました。
Usage: formalContext: Used in medical or anatomical contexts.
Note: 腿 is a more formal term for 'thigh', often found in medical literature or when discussing anatomy.
鶏もも肉
Example:
I prefer chicken thighs over breast.
私は鶏もも肉の方が胸肉より好きです。
This recipe calls for chicken thighs.
このレシピには鶏もも肉が必要です。
Usage: informalContext: Used in cooking and culinary contexts.
Note: 鶏もも肉 specifically refers to chicken thighs, a popular cut of meat in Japanese cuisine.
Thigh's synonyms
thigh
The upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee.
Example: She felt a sharp pain in her thigh after running.
Note: N/A
femur
The thigh bone, which is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.
Example: The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.
Note: More anatomically specific term for the thigh bone.
upper leg
The part of the leg above the knee and below the hip.
Example: He injured his upper leg while playing soccer.
Note: Broader term referring to the entire upper portion of the leg.
ham
The back part of the thigh.
Example: She pulled a muscle in her ham during the workout.
Note: Specifically refers to the back part of the thigh.
limb
A leg or arm; specifically, a large and strong bone in the human or animal body.
Example: The athlete stretched his limbs before the race.
Note: More general term that can refer to both arms and legs, not specific to the thigh.
Thigh expressions, common phrases
Thigh-high boots
These are boots that extend up to the thigh, typically seen as a fashion statement.
Example: She wore a stylish pair of thigh-high boots with her outfit.
Note: The phrase 'thigh-high boots' refers to a specific type of footwear rather than the anatomical part.
Thigh gap
A thigh gap refers to the space between the inner thighs when standing with feet together.
Example: Some people strive for a thigh gap as a beauty standard.
Note: It is a beauty standard or body image concept, not related to the physical thigh itself.
Thunder thighs
This is a colloquial term used to describe thick or muscular thighs.
Example: Despite the nickname 'thunder thighs', she is a confident and strong athlete.
Note: It is a slang term with a negative connotation, unlike the neutral description of 'thigh.'
Thigh master
A thigh master is a piece of exercise equipment designed to strengthen the muscles of the inner and outer thighs.
Example: She used a thigh master to tone her leg muscles.
Note: It is a product or tool related to thigh exercises, not just the anatomical part.
Thigh bone
The thigh bone, also known as the femur, is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.
Example: The doctor explained the fracture in her thigh bone and the necessary treatment.
Note: It refers specifically to the bone structure in the thigh region, distinguishing it from the broader term 'thigh.'
Thigh everyday (slang) expressions
Thighs
A more casual way of referring to the upper parts of the legs, typically used in conversation.
Example: She's been working out a lot, her thighs look so toned!
Note: The term 'thighs' is a more colloquial or informal way of referring to the upper leg area compared to the word 'thigh' in a more formal setting.
Legs
Referring to both the legs and thighs collectively in a more general sense.
Example: I need to do more squats to tone my legs and thighs.
Note: While 'thigh' specifically refers to the upper leg area, 'legs' encompasses both the thighs and lower legs.
Gams
A slang term for the legs or specifically the thighs, often used to describe attractive or long legs.
Example: She was showing off her long gams in that skirt.
Note: The term 'gams' is more informal and often used in a more playful or old-fashioned context compared to 'thigh' which is the standard term.
Chickens
A playful or derogatory term for thighs, often used humorously.
Example: I hate wearing shorts, my chickens always rub together and chafe.
Note: The term 'chickens' is a more humorous or slangy way of referring to thighs compared to the formal term 'thigh'.
Thigh - Examples
My thighs are sore from yesterday's workout.
She wore a short skirt that showed off her toned thighs.
He sat cross-legged, his hands resting on his thighs.
Thigh grammar
Thigh - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: thigh
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): thighs
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): thigh
Syllables, Separation and Stress
thigh Contains 1 syllables: thigh
Phonetic transcription: ˈthī
thigh , ˈthī (The red syllable is stressed)
Thigh - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
thigh: ~ 1700 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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