Translation of Japanese word "多い" to English
多い
おおい
[ooi]
IPA: /oɔɪ/
Meaning
AdjectiveExisting in large number; numerous.
How to use
多い (ooi) — 'many / much / a lot'. Predicate adjective — used before です or at end of clause, not directly before nouns (use 多くの + noun). 人が多い — there are many people.
🇬🇧 English
many / much
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 多い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おおい
Romaji Transcription: ooi
Example Sentences
この本は多いです。
このほんはおおいです。
This book is many.
多い雨が降りました。
おおいいあめがふりました。
It rained a lot.
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Common phrases
- 人が多い— there are many people
- 多くの〜— many ~ (before nouns)
Frequency rank: #181 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "多い" mean?▼
The Japanese word "多い" means "many / much" in English.
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The word "多い" is read as "おおい" (ooi). 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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