1.
great, enormous, considerable, immense
Describes something of very large degree or amount. Typically used in formal or written contexts, especially for impact, influence, damage, effort, or contribution.
多大な迷惑をかけた。
I caused enormous trouble.
皆様の多大なるご協力に感謝いたします。
I am grateful for everyone's tremendous cooperation.
この事故は地域経済に多大な影響を与えた。
This accident had an enormous impact on the regional economy.
多大 is a formal na-adjective used to emphasize large degree or quantity.
FORMS:
- Modifier: 多大な + noun
- Formal modifier: 多大なる + noun (more formal/literary)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 多大な影響: enormous influence/impact
- 多大な迷惑: great trouble/inconvenience
- 多大な貢献: great contribution
- 多大な被害: extensive damage
- 多大な費用: enormous expense
REGISTER:
Primarily used in formal writing, speeches, and business contexts. In everyday conversation, 大きな or すごい would be used instead.