大穴
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 大穴
1
large hole
2
big deficit; heavy losses
3
long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot); a killing (made from a bet)
Examples
仮に競馬でたまたま大穴を当てたとしましょう。
Let's suppose you happen to strike it rich at the races.
Kanji in this Word
大
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
おう
た
たかし
とも
はじめ
ひろ
ひろし
まさ
まさる
もと
わ
穴
5 strokes
Frequency: 1366
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
hole
aperture
slit
cave
den
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あな
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
けな
しし
な
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