N2
おびただしい (obitadashii)
夥しい
immense, vast, countless, enormous
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Expresses an extremely large amount or number. Often implies a surprising or overwhelming quantity, sometimes with a slightly negative connotation. 「非常に多い、数えきれないほど」という意味。
📝 Example Sentences
その災害は、夥しい数の犠牲者を出した。
The disaster resulted in an immense number of casualties.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "夥しい"!
会場には_______数の観客が集まっていた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「非常にたくさんの」という意味で、観客の数を強調します。
English: Emphasizes a "very large number" of spectators.
English: Emphasizes a "very large number" of spectators.
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