Word details
偉い
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 偉い.
Dictionary
Entry
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
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