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 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
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Primarily used in formal writing, speeches, and business contexts. In everyday conversation, 大きな or すごい would be used instead.