Kanji

large, big

Kanji

Grade

Grade 1

Strokes

3 strokes

Radical

大部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

ダイ, タイ

Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)

おお-, おおきい, -おおいに

Nanori (Name Reading)

お, おい, おお, おおい, おおき, き, たかし, たけし, とも, なが, はじめ, はる, ひろ, ひろし, ふと, ふとし, まさ, まさる, もと, ゆたか

Common Readings

タイ, ダイ, おお, おお…いに, おお…きい

Example sentences

大丈夫 だいじょうぶ
雨が降っても、この傘なら大丈夫だ。

Even if it rains, this umbrella will be fine.

大丈夫さ

It's alright.

大きい おおきい
この家はとても大きい

This house is very big.

による による
地震による被害が大きかった

The damage due to the earthquake was extensive.

大きな おおきな
公園に大きな木があります。

There is a big tree in the park.

近く ちかく
家の近くに大きな公園がある。

There is a large park near my house.

大変 たいへん
毎日の家事は大変だが、やりがいがある。

Daily housework is hard, but it is rewarding.

生活 せいかつ
海外での生活は大変なこともありますが、楽しいです。

Life abroad has its difficulties, but it's fun.

大事 だいじ
この指輪は、祖母から譲り受けたとても大事なものです。

This ring is a very precious item inherited from my grandmother.

発揮 はっき
彼は大事な試合で実力を発揮した。

He demonstrated his true ability in the important match.

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