Skip to content

Big in Japanese 🇯🇵


in English in Japanese S
big おおきい
How to say “big” in Japanese? “おおきい”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “おおきい” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on big in Japanese like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

Comments, Questions, Etc. About Big in Japanese

Comment on the Japanese word “おおきい” in the following ways:

  • Tips and tricks to remember how to say big in Japanese
  • Explanations on the translation おおきい
  • Sentences that use the word “おおきい”
  • Questions about big in Japanese, etc.

おおきい info.

Tips to Remember the Japanese Word:
– Imagine something really big and say "Oh, key!" as if you are surprised by its size.
– Break it down: 'お' (o) can signify something grand or large, 'お' (o) again for emphasis, and 'きい' (kii) which can be thought of as a descriptive ending.

Explanations:
– "おおきい" (ookii) is an i-adjective (adjective ending in い) in Japanese meaning "big" or "large."

Other Words That Mean the Same Thing:
– "でかい" (dekai): This is a more informal way to say "big" or "huge."
– "巨大な" (kyodai na): This translates to "huge" or "gigantic."

Alternate Meanings like Slang:
– When used in a slang context, "でかい" (dekai) can imply something impressive in size but is considered casual or informal speech.

Examples of Sentences that Use it:
1. その建物はとてもおおきいです。
 Romanized: Sono tatemono wa totemo ookii desu.
 Translation: That building is very big.

2. このシャツは私にはおおきいです。
 Romanized: Kono shatsu wa watashi niwa ookii desu.
 Translation: This shirt is big for me.

3. おおきい犬が公園を走っていました。
 Romanized: Ookii inu ga kouen o hate imaa.
 Translation: A big dog was running in the park.

4. 彼の夢はとてもおおきいです。
 Romanized: Kare no yume wa totemo ookii desu.
 Translation: His dreams are very big.

5. この箱はおおきすぎて運べません。
 Romanized: Kono hako wa ookisugite hakobemasen.
 Translation: This box is too big to carry.

a few seconds ago

Practice Japanese with this Online Game:

Try a Game to Learn Japanese – LangLandia

LangLandia is an innovative game-based platform that makes learning Japanese fun and engaging. The platform utilizes a variety of interactive games, online challenges and exercises that are designed to make the learning process interactive and enjoyable. The game-based approach of LangLandia helps to keep learners motivated and engaged, making it easier to retain new vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures. Additionally, LangLandia has online competitions and community activities like chat, PvP battles, clan wars, tournaments and different competions. Overall, LangLandia offers a fun and effective way to learn Japanese, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to improve their Japanese language skills. Click here to get the mobile app.

The Game to Learn Languages

Learn languages with the Langlandia! This innovative mobile app/game transcends traditional language learning methods, offers online battles, tournaments, and clan wars. Enter the Olympics of Languages and compete against fellow learners from around the globe, putting your skills to the test. Trap exotic beasts and explore the world of LangLandia. Language learning becomes an unforgettable adventure where excitement meets education. Don't miss out – download the app and get addicted to learning!