VocabJLPT N3
big
な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. big
  2. 2. large
  3. 3. full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing
This noun and adjectival noun describe a large margin, big change, or substantial difference. It is often used to indicate that something increased or decreased by a significant amount, such as a large price cut or major schedule change.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"It far exceeded expectations," he said excitedly.

Sentence 2

So that means there's a lot more freedom now?

Sentence 3

Hasn't the electricity bill for the fridge gone up a lot since last month?

Sentence 4

Hey, can you turn the volume way down?

Sentence 5

Even so, what's the reason for raising the price so much?