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What does かさばる (kasabaru) mean?

かさばる means to be bulky, to take up space.

Quick facts
Readingかさばる
Romajikasabaru
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
かさばる
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkkasabaru

to be bulky, to take up space

Example sentences

  • Winter clothes are thick and bulky.

  • The luggage is bulky and won't fit in the travel bag.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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