壮大(そうだい)

そうだい
na-adjective
magnificent, grand
1. magnificent, grand, majestic, epic
Impressively large in scale, scope, or ambition, evoking a sense of awe or grandeur.
壮大(そうだい)な景色(けしき)に感動(かんどう)した。
I was moved by the magnificent scenery.
この映画(えいが)は壮大(そうだい)なスケールで描(えが)かれている。
This film is depicted on a grand scale.
壮大(そうだい)な計画(けいかく)を掲(かか)げたが、実現(じつげん)するのは簡単(かんたん)ではない。
They put forth a grand plan, but making it a reality won't be easy.

WORD FORMATION:
壮(そう) (vigorous, magnificent) + 大(だい) (large, great) = magnificently great.

GRAMMAR:
As a na-adjective: 壮大(そうだい)な計画(けいかく) (a grand plan), 壮大(そうだい)な物語(ものがたり) (an epic story).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 壮大(そうだい)な計画(けいかく): a grand plan
  • 壮大(そうだい)な景色(けしき): magnificent scenery
  • 壮大(そうだい)なスケール: grand scale
  • 壮大(そうだい)な物語(ものがたり): an epic story
  • 壮大(そうだい)な音楽(おんがく): majestic music

SIMILAR WORDS:
雄大(ゆうだい) (grand, magnificent) emphasizes natural grandeur, especially landscapes. 壮大(そうだい) can apply to both natural and human-made things (plans, stories, architecture).

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Added 2026.2.11 18:22
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