Japanese Conversation · Level 56
75 words
Japanese word
大型
Pronunciation
Romajiōgata
Meaning
- nounbig
Example
駅の近くに大型スーパーがあります。eki no chika ku ni ō gata sū pā ga a ri ma su
There is a big supermarket near the station.
More examples
大型犬は、広い庭で元気に走ります。ō gata inu wa hiro i niwa de gen ki ni hashi ri ma su
Large dogs run energetically in a spacious yard.
Core concept
Presents something as large in size or scale compared with the standard for its kind.
Common phrases
大型犬ō gata inu
large dog
大型スーパーō gata sū pā
large supermarket
大型連休ō gata ren kyū
long holiday
Definition in Japanese
同じ種類のものと比べて、寸法や規模が大きいもの。ona ji shu rui no mo no to kura be te sun pō ya ki bo ga ō ki i mo no
Word origin
大型 (ōgata) combines 大 (ō, "large") with 型 (kata, "type"), and the first sound of 型 changes to gata in the compound.
Usage tips
- 大型 (ōgata) is common in category labels for things such as stores, vehicles, and equipment, so it often sounds more specific than a general word for being big.