Translation guide
The English word 'hearty' can describe enthusiastic people, warm welcomes, large appetites, or robust health. This guide helps you choose the right Japanese expression for each meaning.
Describing a person, action, or support that is enthusiastic, sincere, and full of energy.
Literally 'from the heart', used for sincere feelings, thanks, or support.
心からの感謝を申し上げます。
I express my hearty gratitude.
Means enthusiastic, eager, or zealous. Often used for people or their efforts.
彼は熱心なボランティアだ。
He is a hearty volunteer.
Means energetic, lively. Can describe a hearty laugh or personality.
彼女は元気な笑い声で部屋を明るくした。
She brightened the room with her hearty laugh.
Means heartfelt, sincere. Used for actions or gifts.
心のこもった歓迎を受けた。
We received a hearty welcome.
Describing a warm, friendly, and enthusiastic reception or atmosphere.
Literally 'warm welcome', the most natural way to say 'hearty welcome'.
温かい歓迎に感動しました。
I was moved by the hearty welcome.
Emphasizes the sincerity and heartfelt nature of the welcome.
心のこもった歓迎をありがとう。
Thank you for the hearty welcome.
Describing a person who eats a lot or a meal that is large and satisfying.
Means 'big eater'. Used for a person with a hearty appetite.
彼は大食いで、いつもおかわりをする。
He has a hearty appetite and always gets seconds.
Casual, means 'hearty' or 'substantial' for meals. Often used for filling food.
がっつりした朝ごはんを食べた。
I ate a hearty breakfast.
Means 'voluminous' or 'hearty' in terms of quantity. Used for meals.
このレストランはボリュームのある料理で有名だ。
This restaurant is famous for its hearty dishes.
Formal way to say 'having a hearty appetite'. Literally 'vigorous appetite'.
食欲旺盛な子供たちのためにたくさん料理を作った。
I cooked a lot for the children with hearty appetites.
Describing a person who is strong, healthy, and full of vitality.
General word for healthy, energetic. Can describe a hearty person.
祖父は90歳だがまだ元気だ。
My grandfather is 90 but still hearty.
Means robust, healthy, and strong. Often used for older people.
彼は壮健な体を持っている。
He has a hearty constitution.
Means sturdy, robust, or burly. Implies physical strength and health.
Describing a laugh or voice that is loud, full, and unrestrained.
Means hearty, boisterous, and big-hearted. Often used for laughs.
彼の豪快な笑い声が部屋中に響いた。
His hearty laugh echoed through the room.
Simple word for 'big/loud'. Can be used for a hearty laugh.
彼女は大きな声で笑った。
She laughed a hearty laugh.
The English word 'hearty' covers many concepts. There is no single Japanese word that matches all uses. Always choose the expression that fits the specific meaning you intend.
たくましい若者たちが山を登った。
The hearty young men climbed the mountain.