What does 重い mean?
重い is a Japanese adjective meaning “heavy; serious” in English. It can also be translated as “slow, important (position, responsibility, etc.), serious (punishment, illness, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 重い in kanji, おもい in hiragana, and omoi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
体積が大きいからといって常に重量も重いとは限らない。
Great bulk does not always mean great weight.
前途に苦難があるという思いで彼の心は重かった。
A sense of trouble ahead oppressed his spirits.
私はそんな重い責任を引き受けたくない。
I don't like to take on such heavy responsibilities.