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Expression
Formal
Meaning
To describe something as large in size.
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Cultural Background
In Japan, 'ookii' is often used to express surprise at the size of portions in foreign countries. Size perception is relative; what is 'big' in Tokyo might be 'small' in Texas.
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Remember the Kanji
Visualize a person stretching their arms to remember the kanji {大}.
Meaning
To describe something as large in size.
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Remember the Kanji
Visualize a person stretching their arms to remember the kanji {大}.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct way to say 'The dog is big'.
{犬|いぬ}が____。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {大|おお}きいです
'Ookii' is the word for big.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Choose the correct way to say 'The dog is big'.
Choose
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{犬|いぬ}が____。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {大|おお}きいです
'Ookii' is the word for big.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly for body size, not height.
Related Phrases
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{小|ちい}さい
contrastSmall
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