Japanese Conversation · Level 80
76 words
Japanese word
拡大
Pronunciation
Romajikakudai
Meaning
- nounenlargement
Example
写真を拡大して見せます。sha shin o kaku dai shi te mi se ma su
I enlarge the photo and show it.
More examples
地図を拡大して、駅の場所を確認します。chi zu o kaku dai shi te eki no ba sho o kaku nin shi ma su
I enlarge the map and check the location of the station.
Core concept
It centers on making something already present occupy more space or cover a broader range.
Common phrases
拡大コピーkaku dai ko pī
enlarged copy
Similar words
拡張kakuchō: An expansion that makes a space, system, or function cover more area or scope.
増大zōdai: An increase in the size, amount, or scale of something.
拡充kakujū: An expansion that adds capacity or improves an existing service or facility.
膨張bōchō: An increase in physical volume caused by heat, pressure, or fluid.
Definition in Japanese
物の大きさや範囲を、もとの状態より大きくすること。mono no ō ki sa ya han i o mo to no jō tai yo ri ō ki ku su ru ko to
Word origin
As a Sino-Japanese compound, 拡大 (kakudai, "enlargement") combines 拡 (kaku, "expand") with 大 (dai, "large").
Usage tips
- For photos and screens, English often says "zoom in," while Japanese commonly uses 拡大 (kakudai) with する (suru) in the same situation.