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嵩張る

かさ張る

Reading

Kana: かさばる
Romaji: kasabaru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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to be bulky; to be unwieldy; to grow voluminous

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: スウ、 シュウ、 かさ、 かさ.む、 たか.い
Meanings: be aggravated, grow worse, grow bulky, swell
Readings: チョウ、 は.る、 -は.り、 -ば.り
Meanings: lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)

Example Sentences

このお土産(みやげ)かさばるなぁ。
➥These presents are really bulky.
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これはかさばるから宅配便(たくはいびん)(おく)ろう。
➥This is bulky, so I'll send it by home delivery.
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この(はこ)はかさばりすぎて(はこ)べない。
➥This box is too bulky to carry.
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(はこ)のまま()ってくると嵩張(かさば)るから、(ふくろ)()()えて()ってきたんだ。
➥The box was too big and awkward, so I put these in a bag and brought them.
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