synonym Comparative
大事
VS
偉い
Differences Between "大事" and "偉い"
Option A
大事
Meaning
important, valuable, serious matter
Reading
だいじ (daiji)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
これは私にとって大事な思い出です。
This is an important memory for me.
Option B
偉い
Meaning
great, admirable, important, superior
Reading
えらい (erai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は本当に偉い人です。
He is truly a great person.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(important, valuable, serious matter)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 大事: A な-adjective or noun emphasizing value, care, or significance. Similar to 大切 (taisetsu). (価値、注意、重要性を強調する形容動詞または名詞。)
- 偉い: Used to describe someone as great, admirable, or of high status. Can also be used ironically depending on context. 「偉いね」は、子供や目下の人を褒める時によく使われます。
- 大事: A な-adjective or noun emphasizing value, care, or significance. Similar to 大切 (taisetsu). (価値、注意、重要性を強調する形容動詞または名詞。)
- 偉い: Used to describe someone as great, admirable, or of high status. Can also be used ironically depending on context. 「偉いね」は、子供や目下の人を褒める時によく使われます。
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