Having considerable weight; not light; difficult to lift or carry.
この箱は重いから、二人で運ぼう。
This box is heavy, so let's carry it together.
パソコンが重くて持ち歩くのは大変だ。
The laptop is heavy and hard to carry around.
見た目より重い石を持ち上げた。
I lifted a stone that was heavier than it looked.
Feeling heavy emotionally; depressed, gloomy, uneasy.
雨で気分が重くなる。
Rain makes me feel down.
あのニュースを聞いて胸が重くなった。
Hearing that news made my heart heavy.
朝から何となく気分が重い。
I somehow feel down since this morning.
Slow, sluggish, ponderous; clumsy or lacking nimbleness.
古い車は発進が重く感じる。
An old car feels heavy when starting off.
パソコンの動きが重くて作業に時間がかかった。
The computer was running slowly, so the work took longer.
足取りが重く、階段を上るのがつらい。
My steps are heavy; climbing the stairs is hard.
Important or weighty (a position, responsibility); serious or grave in importance.
彼は会社で重い役職を務めている。
He holds a high/important position in the company.
決断には重い責任が伴う。
Decisions carry heavy responsibility.
Serious or severe (illness, punishment, injury); critical in degree.
彼は重い病気で入院している。
He is hospitalized with a serious illness.
事故で重いけがを負った。
He suffered serious injuries in the accident.
Solid, dignified, or substantial; having a sense of gravity or reliability.
彼女は物腰が重く、落ち着いた話し方をする。
She has a dignified manner and speaks calmly.
この会社は長年の実績があり、重い信頼がある。
This company has many years of achievements and carries considerable trust.