synonym Comparative
大きな
VS
大柄
Differences Between "大きな" and "大柄"
Option A
大きな
Meaning
big, large (prenominal adjective)
Reading
おおきな (ōkina)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は大きな家に住んでいます。
He lives in a big house.
Option B
大柄
Meaning
large build; large pattern (of cloth)
Reading
おおがら (ōgara)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は大柄な体格なので、どこにいても目立つ。
He has a large build, so he stands out wherever he goes.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(big, large (prenominal adjective))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 大きな: 「大きな」は常に名詞の前に来てその名詞を修飾する連体詞です。客観的な大きさだけでなく、話し手の感情や印象を含んだ「大きい」を表すことがあります。例：大きな夢 (a big dream)。
- 大柄: Primarily describes a person's physique (large and tall build) or a pattern on fabric that is large in size. Less commonly, it can imply a generous or bold personality.
- 大きな: 「大きな」は常に名詞の前に来てその名詞を修飾する連体詞です。客観的な大きさだけでなく、話し手の感情や印象を含んだ「大きい」を表すことがあります。例：大きな夢 (a big dream)。
- 大柄: Primarily describes a person's physique (large and tall build) or a pattern on fabric that is large in size. Less commonly, it can imply a generous or bold personality.
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