English–Japanese

“huge” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikyodai

Example

これは巨大な箱です。ko re wa kyo dai na bako de su

This is a huge box.

Illustration for 巨大 (huge)

How to say “huge” in Japanese

“Huge” in Japanese is 巨大 (kyodai).

Presents something as so large that its unusual scale becomes the central feature.

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

Example sentences with 巨大

この建物は巨大です。ko no tate mono wa kyo dai de su

This building is huge.

Tips for using 巨大

  • In casual conversation, 巨大 (kyodai) can describe an unexpectedly oversized everyday item, such as a suitcase or a dessert, so it adds emphasis to a simple description.

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