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Japanese word
最大
Pronunciation
Romajisaidai
Meaning
- nounbiggest
Example
この町で最大の店です。ko no machi de sai dai no mise de su
This is the largest store in this town.
More examples
この町で最大の公園は、駅の近くにあります。ko no machi de sai dai no kō en wa eki no chika ku ni a ri ma su
The biggest park in this town is near the station.
Core concept
Marks the top point of a range in size, amount, or degree.
Common phrases
最大の特徴sai dai no toku chō
biggest feature
最大の理由sai dai no ri yū
biggest reason
Similar words
最高saikō: The top level in quality, status, or performance.
最大限saidaigen: The greatest possible extent of an action, effort, or amount.
Definition in Japanese
ある範囲や集団の中で、数量や規模が最も大きいもの。a ru han i ya shū dan no naka de sū ryō ya ki bo ga motto mo ō ki i mo no
Word origin
最大 (saidai) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 最 (sai, "most") and 大 (dai, "large"), expressing the greatest extent.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 最大 (saidai) often describes the upper limit of a number or amount, not only the item that is largest, so its use extends beyond physical size.