偉
偉
admirable, greatness, remarkable, conceited, famous, excellent
12 strokesFrequency 1,639JLPT N2Grade 8
On
イ
Kun
えら.い
Nanori
ひで
Dictionary
Common Words
1
Adjective
great; excellent; admirable; commendable; laudable; honorable; wonderful; outstanding; extraordinary
Examples
私はあの人が将来偉くなると見取った。
I discerned the potential of great things in him.
2
Adjective
distinguished; important; high-ranking; powerful; eminent; famous
Examples
あの偉い坊さんを見ろよ。
Look at the big shot.
3
Word usually written using kana alone; Adjective
awful; terrible; serious; tremendous; great; mighty; severe
Examples
妻はアメリカでの新しい生活のリズムに慣れるのにえらい苦労した。
My wife had a hard time getting into the swing of our new life in America.
4
Word usually written using kana alone; Adjective
tiring; tough; hard
5
Word usually written using kana alone; Adverb (fukushi); Kansai-ben
very; extremely
1
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
Examples
リンカーンは偉大な政治家であった。
Lincoln was a great statesman.
1
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
Examples
偉い人は身なりを気にしない。
A great man doesn't care about his appearance.
1
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
Examples
人間は動物よりはるかに多くの偉業をなしてきたのである。
Human beings have achieved a lot more than animals.
1
great person; eminent figure
Examples
偉人が必ずしも賢いとは限らない。
Great men are not always wise.
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