大きい
おおきい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Big / Large
Examples
このりんごは大きいです。
This apple is big.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「大きい」is an adjective meaning "Big / Large." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「大きい」is read as「おおきい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「大きい」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「大きい」mean in Japanese?+
「大きい」means "Big / Large". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「大きい」?+
「大きい」is read as「おおきい」.
Is 「大きい」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「大きい」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「大きい」?+
このりんごは大きいです。 — This apple is big.
Practice 「大きい」 with spaced repetition