Translation and Meaning of: 長大 - choudai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 長大 (choudai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: choudai
Kana: ちょうだい
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: very long; great length
Meaning in English: very long;great length
Definition: Something long or something long and huge.
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Explanation and Etymology - (長大) choudai
The word 「長大」 (choudai in romaji) is composed of the kanji 「長」 and 「大」. 「長」 means "long" or "lengthy," and is often used to denote extent in time or space. The second kanji, 「大」, means "big" or "large." Together, these characters form the expression 「長大」, which can be translated as "extension" or "greatness in length." This combination of meanings suggests something that is both long and large, highlighting the breadth in both aspects.
「長大」 is often used in contexts to describe things that are extensively large or prolonged. It can be applied in a variety of situations, from describing a timeline that extends over many years to physical structures that are impressively large in height and width. The term is particularly useful when trying to convey the impression of vastness or magnitude in a conversation or writing.
Uso e Contexto de "長大"
- HistoryOften, the history of a country can be described as 「長大」 due to its duration and influence.
- GeographyMountains or mountain ranges, due to their length and height, can be referred to as 「長大」.
- LiteratureUsed to describe extensive or monumental novels or literary series.
In more colloquial or informal contexts, 「ちょうだい」 (also read as choudai in hiragana) is used as an expression meaning "please give me" or "let me have." This colloquial version has a very different usage, often found in daily conversations in Japan, especially among friends or family. The casual expression demonstrates how the Japanese language can be rich and varied, with the same sound serving multiple meanings depending on the context of writing and speech.
Verbal conjugation of 長大
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 長大 (choudai)
- 長大 Verb, not conjugated
- 長大した Verb, past
- 長大している Verb, present
- 長大します Verb, future
- 長大してた Verb, past informal
- 長大しています Verb, present tense
- 長大したい Verb, conditional
- 長大できる Verb, potential
- 長大しない Verb, negative
Synonyms and similar words
- 成長する (Seichou suru) - Grow; development.
- 大きくなる (Ookiku naru) - Become larger; enlargement.
- 発展する (Hatten suru) - Develop oneself; progress.
- 進化する (Shinka suru) - Evolve; gradual change.
- 拡大する (Kakudai suru) - Expand; scale up.
- 増大する (Zoudai suru) - Increase in volume; increment.
- 強化する (Kyouka suru) - Strengthen; make stronger.
- 育つ (Sodatsu) - Grow; to be raised (in the sense of child development or plants).
- 伸びる (Nobiru) - Stretch; extend.
- 広がる (Hirogaru) - Spread; disseminate.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: ちょうだい choudai
How to Write in Japanese - (長大) choudai
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (長大) choudai:
Example Sentences - (長大) choudai
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi no otōto wa chōdai na shinchō ga arimasu
My brother has a tall height.
My brother has a long height.
- 私の弟 - "My brother"
- は - Topic particle
- 長大な - "Tall, of great stature"
- 身長 - "Body height"
- が - Subject particle
- あります - "Tem"
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