thicken

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈθɪkən/

Verb

transitive intransitive

(transitive) To make thicker (in the sense of wider). / (transitive) To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous). / (intransitive) To become thicker (in the sense of wider).

Japanese Meaning

（他動詞）対象の幅や厚みを増すようにする、つまり物理的な厚みを与える / （他動詞）対象の粘度や濃度を増すようにする、つまり液体などを濃くする / （自動詞）対象が幅や厚み、または濃度が増す状態になる

What is this buttons?

The cyclist asked the mechanic to thicken the handlebar tape by adding more padding for a comfier grip.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

そのサイクリストは、より快適なグリップのために、整備士にバーテープをパッドで厚くしてもらうよう頼んだ。

Details

Sense（1）

(transitive) To make thicker (in the sense of wider).

Sense（2）

(transitive) To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous).

to thicken a sauce

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

Details

Sense（3）

(intransitive) To become thicker (in the sense of wider).

As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract and trap more cellular debris over time.

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