1.
large-scale, elaborate, grand
Describes something that involves significant resources, effort, or scope. Used for projects, events, renovations, investigations, and other undertakings that are done on an impressive or extensive scale.
Common collocations
- 大がかりな工事: large-scale construction
- 大がかりな改修: major renovation
- 大がかりな捜査: large-scale investigation
- 大がかりな実験: large-scale experiment
- 大がかりな舞台: elaborate stage production
Usage
Modifies nouns with な: 大がかりな計画 (a large-scale plan). Often implies that something requires more people, money, or time than usual. Can have either positive (impressive, thorough) or neutral connotations depending on context.