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VocabJLPT N1

enormous

な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. very great
2. enormous

This な-adjective describes damage, impact, or consequences that are extremely great or severe. It is frequently used in news and official reports to express that harm or loss is immense in scale.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"If the losses are that bad, let's use the insurance," my dad suggested.

Sentence 2

"The damage is that severe?" Kenta frowned.

Sentence 3

The company apologized, saying the impact of the data breach was "enormous."

Sentence 4

At the board meeting, we were told that the litigation risk was substantial.

Sentence 5

The director stressed that the damage to the brand would be significant.