Meaning

Primary

Big

Alternative

Large

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is the adjective form of big. It has the same meaning, though it is a word for describing. Words that end with are often adjectives, remember that for future words as well. So, as long as you know the meaning of this kanji, you can transfer that to the meaning of this word. It's the adjective big, or large.

Reading

おおきい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

What do you do when you see something really, really big? You say おお because you can't believe your eyes. Imagine something really large and say おお out loud to help seal the memory in that brain of yours.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 大きいレモン

    a big lemon

    大きいサイズ

    a large size

    大きいヌイグルミ

    a big stuffed animal

Context Sentences

大きいメロンを下さい。

A large melon, please.

このサンダルは大きすぎる。

These sandals are too big.

これよりも大きいサイズありますか?

Does this come in a larger size?

Kanji Composition