# 大

> 大: big, large, great

- Page: https://www.darumoji.com/en/kanji/%E5%A4%A7
- Content written by Darumoji: https://www.darumoji.com

- **On'yomi readings**: ダイ, タイ
- **Kun'yomi readings**: おお, おお.きい, -おお.い
- **Meanings**: big, large, great

## Notes

This kanji depicts a person with arms outstretched to represent size. It is a fundamental JLPT N5 character used in common words like daigaku (university) or ookii (big). It often serves as a prefix meaning very or serious when combined with other nouns or adjectives.
