Japanese

だいきぼ
Meaning: large-scale; extensive; massive
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

大
規
模

Example sentences

The government announced a large-scale economic support measure.
警察は山で大規模な捜索を行った
The police conducted a large-scale search in the mountains.
政府は大規模な災害を受けて緊急事態を宣言した。
The government declared a state of emergency in response to a large-scale disaster.
大雨で大規模な洪水が起きた。
Heavy rain caused a large-scale flood.
政府は大規模な災害が発生したため、非常事態を宣言した。
The government declared a state of emergency due to a large-scale disaster.
駅前で増税に反対する大規模なデモが行われた。
A large-scale demonstration against the tax hike was held in front of the station.
新商品の発売に合わせて、大規模なキャンペーンが開催された。
A large-scale campaign was held to coincide with the launch of the new product.
商店で大規模なセールが開催されている。
A large-scale sale is being held at the store.
警察は大規模な不正の摘発を行った
The police exposed a large-scale fraud.
冷害による作物の不作が続き、大規模な飢饉が発生した。
A severe famine occurred due to the continued crop failure caused by cold weather damage.

Usage Notes

Refers to things with a large size, scope, or structure. Often used for projects, operations, or natural phenomena like earthquakes.

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