Meanings
Readings
Common Words
Adjective
great; excellent; admirable; commendable; laudable; honorable; wonderful; outstanding; extraordinary
Adjective
distinguished; important; high-ranking; powerful; eminent; famous
Word usually written using kana alone; Adjective
awful; terrible; serious; tremendous; great; mighty; severe
Word usually written using kana alone; Adjective
tiring; tough; hard
Word usually written using kana alone; Adverb (fukushi); Kansai-ben
very; extremely
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
Colloquial
big shot; higher-ups
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
great person; eminent figure
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
Somewhat derisive
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
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