実物大(じつぶつだい)

実物大(じつぶつだい) describes something made at the same size as the real thing. Used for models, replicas, statues, and reproductions.

Etymology

実物(じつぶつ) (actual thing) + 大(だい) (size).

Common collocations

• 実物大(じつぶつだい)の模型(もけい): life-size model
• 実物大(じつぶつだい)のレプリカ: full-scale replica
• 実物大(じつぶつだい)の像(ぞう): life-size statue

SIMILAR 〜大(だい) COMPOUNDS:

• 原寸大(げんすんだい): actual/original size (more technical)
• 等身大(とうしんだい): life-size (specifically human-sized); also used figuratively meaning "true to oneself" or "realistic"

Usage

Typically modifies nouns with の: 実物大(じつぶつだい)の〜. Often encountered at museums, theme parks, and exhibitions where large-scale replicas are displayed.