Translation of Japanese word "大きい" to English
大きい
おおきい
[ookii]
IPA: /oːkii/
Meaning
AdjectiveOf great size, large.
How to use
大きい (ookii) — 'big / large'. い-adjective. 大きな声 (ookina koe) — loud voice. 大きさ (ookisa) — size. Japanese adjectives inflect directly for tense and negation, functioning similarly to verbs in some ways.
🇬🇧 English
big / large
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 大きい
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おおきい
Romaji Transcription: ookii
Example Sentences
彼は大きい車を運転しています。
かれはおおきいくるまをうんてんしています。
He is driving a big car.
彼女は大きい靴を履いています。
かのじょはおおきいくつをはいています。
She is wearing big shoes.
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Common phrases
- 大きな声で— in a loud voice
- 彼は大きい車を運転しています。— He is driving a big car.
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Frequency rank: #173 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "大きい" mean?▼
The Japanese word "大きい" means "big / large" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "大きい"?▼
The word "大きい" is read as "おおきい" (ookii). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼は大きい車を運転しています。".
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