Kanji · N5 · 3 strokes

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Kanji for big or large.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ダイ、タイSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)おお.きいNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

大 carries the meaning big or large.

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How to write 大

Trace 大 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.

How to write 大
Animated stroke order — 3 strokes
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Common compounds with 大

おおきいbig
だいがくuniversity
たいへんterrible/difficult
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大 in context

きのうおおきいかばんをかいました

I bought a big bag yesterday.

だいがくのとしょかんでべんきょうします

I study at the university library.

じゅうじまではたらきました。たいへんですね。

"I worked until 10." "That's terrible."

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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 大 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 大 (big) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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