English–Japanese

“numerous” in Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiobitadashii

Example

空にはおびただしい数の星が見えました。sora ni wa o bi ta da shi i kazu no hoshi ga mi e ma shi ta

Numerous stars were visible in the sky.

Illustration for おびただしい (numerous)

How to say “numerous” in Japanese

“Numerous” in Japanese is おびただしい (obitadashii).

The word conveys that something exists in such a great number or amount that its sheer scale becomes noticeable.

Full entry for おびただしい: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with おびただしい

研究者は古い記録からおびただしい情報を集めました。ken kyū sha wa furu i ki roku ka ra o bi ta da shi i jō hō o atsu me ma shi ta

Researchers gathered a vast amount of information from old records.

Tips for using おびただしい

  • The adjective おびただしい (obitadashii) can describe both countable things and an uncountable amount, as in stars or damage.

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