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“grand” in Japanese

Japanese

Also盛大 (seidai) · 豪儀 (gōgi)

Pronunciation

Romajisōdai

Example

これは壮大な計画です。ko re wa sō dai na kei kaku de su

This is a grand plan.

Illustration for 壮大 (grand)

How to say “grand” in Japanese

“Grand” in Japanese is 壮大 (sōdai).

Describes a scale or ambition that rises far beyond the ordinary and creates an impressive sense of greatness.

Full entry for 壮大: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 壮大

彼は壮大な夢を語り、仲間を励ましました。kare wa sō dai na yume o kata ri naka ma o hage ma shi ma shi ta

He spoke of a grand dream and encouraged his friends.

Tips for using 壮大

  • In conversation, 壮大 (sōdai) often describes plans, dreams, or scenery and can sound admiring rather than merely factual.

Other Japanese words for “grand”

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盛大

seidai

na-adjectivegrand

町の祭りは盛大です。machi no matsu ri wa sei dai de su

The town festival is grand.

豪儀な屋敷を見ました。gō gi na ya shiki o mi ma shi ta

I saw a splendid mansion.

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