Meaning

Primary

Large Quantity

Alternatives

Large Number, Huge Amount

Word Type

noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

A large quantity is a large quantity. Kind of like the large number of words you're learning here now. A huge amount. Well done you.

Reading

たいりょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

単に気が変わったという理由で、前日に大量のドーナツの注文をキャンセルした。

I cancelled the order for a large quantity of donuts the day before, simply because I changed my mind.

兄はデスクの引き出しに、大量にアイドルの生写真をかくしている。

My brother keeps a large number of printed photos of idols in his desk drawer.

台所にアリが大量発生しているのを見て、完全に取り乱してしまいました。

I totally freaked out when I saw the large number of ants in the kitchen.

Kanji Composition