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How do you say "thigh" in Japanese?
太もも
futomomo
In Japanese, "thigh" is 太もも (futomomo).
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Pronunciation
Futomomo is foo-toh-moh-moh, four syllables, the last two matching, giving it a bouncy rhythm.
Writing and usage
太もも is written using kanji. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
レース前に太ももを伸ばした。
reesu mae ni futomomo wo nobashi ta.
The runner stretched her thigh before the race.
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How to remember 太もも
The doubled 'moh-moh' at the end feels round and full, like the shape of a strong thigh muscle.
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- shin すね sune
- heel かかと kakato
- toe つま先 tsuma saki
- fingertip 指先 yubisaki
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Questions about 太もも
How do you pronounce 太もも?
Futomomo is foo-toh-moh-moh, four syllables, the last two matching, giving it a bouncy rhythm.
Is 太もも formal or casual?
太もも is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 太もも written in Japanese?
太もも is written using kanji. Romanised, it reads as futomomo.
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