大判(おおばん)

おおばん
noun
large size, large format; large oval gold coin
size
1. large size, large format, oversized
Something that is larger than the standard size. Used for books, paper, towels, and other items that come in size variations.
大判(おおばん)のタオルを買(か)った。
I bought an oversized towel.
この写真集(しゃしんしゅう)は大判(おおばん)で迫力(はくりょく)がある。
This photo book is large-format and impressive.
大判(おおばん)振(ふ)る舞(ま)いでみんなにご馳走(ちそう)した。
He treated everyone generously.
2. large oval gold coin (historical)
A large oval-shaped gold coin used in feudal Japan, particularly during the Edo period. Often associated with wealth and treasure.
江戸(えど)時代(じだい)の大判(おおばん)小判(こばん)が博物館(はくぶつかん)に展示(てんじ)されている。
Large and small gold coins from the Edo period are displayed at the museum.
天正(てんしょう)大判(おおばん)は日本(にほん)最大(さいだい)の金貨(きんか)として知(し)られている。
The Tensho oban is known as the largest gold coin in Japan.
発掘(はっくつ)調査(ちょうさ)で大判(おおばん)が数枚(すうまい)見(み)つかり、大(おお)きなニュースになった。
Several large gold coins were found in an excavation, making big news.

Usage

Sense 1 (large size) is common in everyday shopping and product descriptions. The expression 大判(おおばん)振(ふ)る舞(ま)い means "generosity" or "lavish treatment," originally referring to spending large gold coins freely.

Sense 2 (gold coin) refers to the historical currency. The pair 大判(おおばん)小判(こばん) (large and small gold coins) is well known from historical dramas and stories.

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