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偉い

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 偉い

偉い
えらい
豪い
Freq #1924
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

Kanji in this Word

偉
12 strokes
Frequency: 1639
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

admirable
greatness
remarkable
conceited
famous
excellent

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
えら.い
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ひで
豪
14 strokes
Frequency: 1104
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

overpowering
great
powerful
excelling
Australia

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゴウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
えら.い
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
こう
ご
すぐる
たけ
たけし
ひで
まさる
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