1.
very, greatly, extremely
To a high degree; used to emphasize the extent of something.
大層お世話になりました。
Thank you very much for your help.
大層立派な建物だ。
It's a very magnificent building.
大層なことを言う。
You say exaggerated things.
大層 is an adverb meaning "very" or "greatly," often with a slightly formal or old-fashioned tone.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 大層な: exaggerated, grand
- 大層お世話になる: to receive great help
USAGE NOTE:
Can have a nuance of exaggeration or being excessive.
HOMOPHONE:
Not to be confused with 体操 (gymnastics).
[Register: Formal/Literary]