大【だい】
Frequency rank: 485.
Alsoだい
- large; big; great; huge; vast; major; important; serious; severe
- great; prominent; eminent; distinguished
- -sized; as big as; the size of
- universityabbreviationsee also 大学
- large (e.g. serving size); large option
- long month (i.e. having 31 days)abbreviationsee also 大の月
prefix; adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This meaning indicates a significant size or importance of something. It is often used to describe objects, feelings, or events that have a considerable presence or impact.
This house is large.
prefix
Generated: This meaning refers to someone or something that stands out in terms of significance or recognition. It often applies to people who have achieved notable success or status in their field.
suffix
Generated: This meaning is used to specify the size dimension in relation to something else. It is common in descriptions of clothing, objects, or concepts that need comparison to another standard.
noun, used as a suffix
Generated: This meaning specifically refers to higher educational institutions, indicating a place for advanced learning and degree conferral.
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This meaning is frequently found in contexts where portion sizes or options are being discussed, particularly in food or product selections.
Generated: This meaning relates to the calendar, specifically identifying months that have a longer duration, which can affect planning or scheduling.