Lingakuたいそう
Frequency rank: 16,682. – 16,752. (for form 大層: 7,857. – 7,869.)
- very; extremely; exceedingly; greatly; terriblyword usually written using kana alone
- extreme; excessive; great many; large number ofword usually written using kana alone
- splendid; impressive; tremendous; immenseword usually written using kana alone
- exaggeratedword usually written using kana alone
adverb (fukushi)
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
Forms
- たいそうFrequency rank: 16,682. – 16,752.
- 大層【たいそう】Frequency rank: 7,857. – 7,869.
- 大そう【たいそう】Frequency rank: 49,017. – 50,149.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- very; extremely; exceedingly; greatly; terribly
- extreme; excessive; great many; large number of
- splendid; impressive; tremendous; immense
- exaggerated
This meaning is used to describe an intensity or degree that is significantly high, often conveying strong feelings or exaggerations.
This movie is extremely interesting.
This usage refers to a level or quantity that surpasses the usual limits, indicating an abundance or seriousness.
This meaning expresses admiration or awe about something that is remarkably good or substantial, often in a positive context.
That performance was splendid.
This usage indicates that something has been presented in an overstated manner, often not reflecting reality too closely.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
22 results
His appearance has changed so much that you may well not recognize him.
She failed the examination and I was greatly disappointed.
The manager of the baseball team is very strict. He is good at keeping the players in hand.
That girl is so beautiful that she attracts even the most self-possessed men.