たっぷり

• Reading: たっぷり
• Romaji: tappuri
• Pronunciation: /tap.pɯ.ɾi/

Meaning

Plenty; ample; a generous amount. Describes having more than enough of something.

A mimetic adverb and na-adjective conveying abundance and fullness. Commonly used with food, time, and liquids: たっぷりの野菜 (plenty of vegetables), 時間はたっぷりある (there is plenty of time). Can also describe duration: たっぷり二時間 (a full two hours). Carries a warm, satisfying nuance — abundance that feels good.

Examples

1. サラダに野菜をたっぷり入れた。 I loaded the salad up with plenty of vegetables.
2. 休みの日はたっぷり寝たい。 On my days off, I want to sleep in to my heart's content.
3. お風呂にお湯をたっぷり入れてください。 Please fill the bathtub with plenty of hot water.

Usage Guide

Context: cooking, daily life, relaxation

Tone: warm

Origin & History

A mimetic word where the doubled っぷり emphasises fullness and overflow. The sound evokes the image of a vessel filled to the brim.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal