大
KanjiJLPT N5
Big
large, big
Mnemonic
Picture a person stretching their arms and legs wide — something big.
Details
The keyword for 大 is big. This kanji depicts a person standing with their arms and legs spread wide, conveying the idea of something big, great, or expansive. It is one of the most fundamental and frequently used kanji, representing size, magnitude, or importance. It can also carry the sense of grandness or significance beyond just physical size.
- On'yomi
- だい、たい
- Kun'yomi
- おお-、おお.きい、-おお.いに