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たいそう

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word たいそう

大層
大そう
Usually kana
Freq #7063
1

Adverb (fukushi)

very; extremely; exceedingly; greatly; terribly

Examples
これはたいそう快適な暖炉ですね。
This is a very nice fireplace.
2

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

extreme; excessive; great many; large number of

3

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

splendid; impressive; tremendous; immense

4

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

exaggerated

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
Frequency: 7
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

large
big

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお-
おお.きい
-おお.いに
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
うふ
おう
たかし
とも
はじめ
ひろ
ひろし
まさ
まさる
もと
14 strokes
Frequency: 801
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

stratum
social class
layer
story
floor

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
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