(ただい)

ただい
na-adjective
great, enormous, considerable
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(ただい)迷惑(めいわく)をかけた。
I caused enormous trouble.
皆様(みなさま)多大(ただい)なるご協力(きょうりょく)感謝(かんしゃ)いたします。
I am grateful for everyone's tremendous cooperation.
この事故(じこ)地域(ちいき)経済(けいざい)多大(ただい)影響(えいきょう)(あた)えた。
This accident had an enormous impact on the regional economy.

多大(ただい) is a formal na-adjective used to emphasize large degree or quantity.

FORMS:

  • Modifier: 多大(ただい)な + noun
  • Formal modifier: 多大(ただい)なる + noun (more formal/literary)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 多大(ただい)影響(えいきょう): enormous influence/impact
  • 多大(ただい)迷惑(めいわく): great trouble/inconvenience
  • 多大(ただい)貢献(こうけん): great contribution
  • 多大(ただい)被害(ひがい): extensive damage
  • 多大(ただい)費用(ひよう): enormous expense

REGISTER:
Primarily used in formal writing, speeches, and business contexts. In everyday conversation, (おお)きな or すごい would be used instead.