Japanese

そうだい
Meaning: magnificent; grand; majestic; epic
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

壮
大

Example sentences

He finished writing a grand story about the origin of the universe.
この街の古い大聖堂は、壮大なステンドグラスで知られている。
The old cathedral in this town is known for its magnificent stained glass.
織田信長は、安土の地に壮大な城を築城した。
Oda Nobunaga built a magnificent castle in the land of Azuchi.
資金不足により、その壮大な計画は画餅に帰した。
Due to a lack of funds, that grand plan ended up being a pie in the sky.
その古寺は、かつては壮大な七堂伽藍を誇っていた。
That old temple used to boast a magnificent set of buildings.
梓匠輪輿の職人たちが集まり、壮大な建築を成し遂げた。
Skilled craftsmen of various wood and metal trades gathered and achieved a grand architecture.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something on a very large scale, often with a sense of nobility or impressiveness.

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