JLPT · Level 127
15 words
Japanese word
長大
Pronunciation
Romajichōdai
Meaning
- na-adjectivelong and large
Example
この橋は長大です。ko no hashi wa chō dai de su
This bridge is long and large.
More examples
この地域では長大なトンネルが建設されています。ko no chi iki de wa chō dai na to n ne ru ga ken setsu sa re te i ma su
A long and large tunnel is being built in this area.
Core concept
Describes something whose physical length or overall scale extends far beyond the ordinary, giving it an imposing size.
Common phrases
長大な橋chō dai na hashi
a long and large bridge
長大な建造物chō dai na ken zō butsu
a long and large structure
長大な計画chō dai na kei kaku
a long and large plan
Similar words
巨大kyodai: Describes an object or structure that is extremely large in physical dimensions.
大規模daikibo: Describes an undertaking or structure planned and carried out on a broad scale.
壮大sōdai: Describes something broad in scope and impressive in its scale.
Definition in Japanese
長さや規模が普通よりもはるかに大きいさま。naga sa ya ki bo ga fu tsū yo ri mo ha ru ka ni ō ki i sa ma
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound combines 長 (chō, "long") and 大 (dai, "large") to express great length or scale.
Usage tips
- In formal Japanese, 長大 (chōdai) can describe bridges, novels, and projects, so it applies to both physical objects and large undertakings.
Other meanings
- hugena-adjective
- grandna-adjective
Opposites
- 短小tanshōshort and smallna-adjective
Related words
- 長大化chōdaikalengthening and enlargementnoun
- 長大さchōdaisagreat length and sizenoun