1.
bold; daring
Showing courage and willingness to take risks or act without fear.
大胆な行動が成功につながった。
Bold action led to success.
もっと大胆に意見を言った方がいい。
You should express your opinion more boldly.
2.
audacious; striking
Impressively unconventional or surprising in approach or design.
この絵は大胆な色使いが印象的だ。
This painting is striking in its bold use of color.
ETYMOLOGY:
大 (big) + 胆 (gall bladder, courage) - literally "big courage"
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 大胆な行動 - bold action
- 大胆な発言 - bold statement
- 大胆な改革 - bold reform
- 大胆なデザイン - bold design
ADVERBIAL FORM:
大胆に - boldly
ANTONYM:
- 臆病 - timid, cowardly
- 慎重 - cautious, careful
RELATED:
- 勇敢 - brave, courageous
- 度胸 - courage, nerve
Related Words
Antonym:
臆病 (timid)