Japanese

じゅうだい
Meaning: serious; important; grave; weighty
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

重
大

Example sentences

That mistake resulted in a serious loss for the company.
彼は重大な過ちを犯してしまった
He committed a serious mistake.
その問題の背後には、重大な危険が潜んでいる。
Behind that problem, a serious danger lurks.
私は重大なミスを見過ごしてしまった。
I overlooked a serious mistake.
その国では、重大な犯罪に対して死刑が執行されることがある。
In that country, the death penalty is sometimes carried out for serious crimes.
重大な問題が持ち上がった。
A serious problem has arisen.
プログラムに重大なバグが見つかりました。
A serious bug was found in the program.
これは国家の存亡に関わる重大な事態だ。
This is a grave situation concerning the life or death of the nation.
彼女は今、人生の重大な岐路に立っている。
She is now standing at a crucial crossroads in her life.
その製品には重大な瑕疵が見つかった
A serious defect was found in the product.

Usage Notes

Used for situations or matters that have significant consequences or influence.

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