1.
large sum of money, fortune, big money
Refers to a substantial amount of money. The specific amount implied depends on context, but it always suggests more money than is typical or comfortable.
大金を払った。
I paid a large sum of money.
彼は大金を持ち歩くのが怖いと言った。
He said he's afraid to walk around carrying a large sum of money.
修理に大金をかけるよりも、新しいものを買ったほうがいい。
Rather than spending a fortune on repairs, it's better to buy a new one.
大金 emphasizes that the amount of money is large or significant.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 大金を払う: to pay a large sum
- 大金をかける: to spend a fortune on
- 大金を手にする: to get one's hands on a fortune
- 大金を稼ぐ: to earn big money
- 大金を持ち歩く: to carry a lot of money
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 大金: a large sum (relative to context)
- 巨額: an enormous sum (formal, often for institutional amounts)
- 高額: a high price or amount (more objective, often used with fees or costs)