Japanese

こうだい
Meaning: vast; extensive; grand
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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広
大

Example sentences

A vast grassland spreads out before my eyes.
山の頂上から広大な平野を見渡した。
I looked out over the vast plains from the top of the mountain.
北海道は広大な自然と美味しい海鮮で有名です。
Hokkaido is famous for its vast nature and delicious seafood.
その伯爵は広大な土地を所有している。
The Count owns a vast amount of land.
公爵は広大な領地を治めていた。
The duke ruled over a vast territory.
その国の皇帝は、広大な領土を統治していた。
The emperor of that country ruled over a vast territory.
広大な草原を風が吹き抜けていく。
The wind blows across the vast grassland.
世界中のコンピューターが、広大なネットワークで結ばれている。
Computers all over the world are connected by a vast network.
目の前には広大な平原が広がっていた。
A vast plain stretched out before our eyes.
彼は郊外に広大な邸宅を構えている。
He has a vast mansion in the suburbs.

Usage Notes

Describes something that is both very wide and large, such as land or space.

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