大変
たいへん
JLPT N5 · vocab_adj_naMeaning
terrible, awful; very (adv.)
Examples
大変な一日でした。
It was a terrible day.
📖 How to Use
「大変」is an adjective meaning "terrible, awful; very (adv.)." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「大変」is read as「たいへん」— 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 「大変」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「大変」mean in Japanese?+
「大変」means "terrible, awful; very (adv.)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adj_na" category.
How do you read 「大変」?+
「大変」is read as「たいへん」.
Is 「大変」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「大変」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「大変」?+
大変な一日でした。 — It was a terrible day.
Practice 「大変」 with spaced repetition