一番重い
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Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.
Theme
At a gym, User and their friend Ken are discussing workout equipment and personal records.
重い
おもい
heavy
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Imagine lifting a heavy weight and groaning 'Omo-i!' — it sounds like 'Oh, my!' because it's so heavy. 'Omo-i' → 重い (omoi, 'heavy').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『重い』 (omoi) is often used to describe physical weight, but it can also metaphorically describe serious or burdensome situations, like a 'heavy' responsibility or mood.
Forms
Superlative: 一番重いSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.
Past: 重かったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『重かった』 (omokatta).
Adverbial: 重くDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『重く』 (omoku).
Comparative: より重いComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Base: 重いBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes physical weight or metaphorical heaviness.
Negative: 重くないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『重くない』 (omokunai).