Meaning

Primary

In A Big Way

Alternative

On A Grand Scale

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

This is the adverb version of the kanji big. It's a little thing you can put in front of things to say that they are "in a big way" or "on a grand scale."

Reading

おおきく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since you already know the reading of the vocab word 大きい, you should be able to read this word as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 大きくする

    to make big

    大きくジャンプする

    to jump in a big way

    大きくなる

    to become big

Context Sentences

タクシーを見たら、右手を大きく上げて下さいね。

If you see a taxi, please fully raise your right hand.

ボリュームをもう少し大きくして下さい。

Turn up the volume a little more, please.

今年は、ドルが大きく上がった。

This year, the dollar went up significantly.

Kanji Composition