1.
enormous; vast; huge (in quantity or scale)
Describes something that is extremely large in amount, volume, or scope, often emphasizing an overwhelming quantity.
膨大なデータを分析する。
Analyze an enormous amount of data.
膨大な費用がかかるプロジェクトだ。
It's a project that costs a vast amount of money.
膨大な資料を整理するのに時間がかかった。
It took time to organize the enormous amount of documents.
膨大 emphasizes overwhelming quantity or scale.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 膨大な量: enormous quantity
- 膨大な費用: enormous cost
- 膨大な資料: vast amount of materials
- 膨大な情報: massive information
- 膨大な時間: enormous amount of time
NUANCE:
膨大 often carries a nuance of being difficult to handle or process due to the sheer volume. It's commonly used in business and academic contexts.