Japanese word

大きさ

Pronunciation

Romajiōkisa

Meaning

  • nounsize

Example

この箱の大きさはちょうどいいです。ko no bako no ō ki sa wa chō do i i de su

The size of this box is just right.

Illustration for 大きさ (size)

More examples

この二つの箱の大きさを比べます。ko no futa tsu no bako no ō ki sa o kura be ma su

We compare the sizes of these two boxes.

この服は子どもに合う大きさです。ko no fuku wa ko do mo ni a u ō ki sa de su

This outfit is the right size for the child.

Core concept

Describes the scale of something as recognized by its dimensions or comparative extent.

Common phrases

  • 同じ大きさona ji ō ki sa

    the same size

  • 大きさが違うō ki sa ga chiga u

    different in size

  • 大きさを変えるō ki sa o ka e ru

    change the size

Similar words

サイズsaizu: A standard or measurement used to show how large or small something is.

Definition in Japanese

物の寸法や規模によって分かる、全体としての大きい小さいの程度。mono no sun pō ya ki bo ni yo tte wa ka ru zen tai to shi te no ō ki i chii sa i no tei do

Word origin

The native Japanese word 大きさ (ōkisa) comes from 大きい (ōkii, "large") plus さ (sa, "suffix forming a noun"), which expresses a degree or quality.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 大きさ (ōkisa) expresses size as a general scale, so it is useful when the exact length, width, or height is not specified.

Other meanings

  • dimensionsnoun

Opposites

  • 小ささchiisasasmall sizenoun

Related words

  • 大きめōkimesomewhat largena-adjective

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