1.
grand; magnificent; imposing; majestic
Describes something impressively large in scale or scope, evoking a sense of awe. Typically used for natural landscapes, views, and large-scale phenomena.
雄大な景色に感動した。
I was moved by the magnificent scenery.
山頂から雄大な自然を眺めた。
I gazed at the grand natural landscape from the mountaintop.
北海道の大地は雄大で、訪れるたびに心が洗われる気がする。
The land of Hokkaido is so grand that every time I visit, I feel my spirit refreshed.
Composed of 雄 (male/heroic/grand) and 大 (large), conveying a sense of masculine grandeur and impressive scale. Most naturally used to describe expansive natural scenery, landscapes, and large-scale natural phenomena.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 雄大な景色: magnificent scenery
- 雄大な自然: grand nature
- 雄大な眺め: imposing view
- 雄大な山々: majestic mountains
- 雄大なスケール: grand scale
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 壮大: grand, magnificent — very close in meaning but can apply more broadly to plans, projects, and abstract concepts, not just nature
- 雄壮: heroic and grand — often used for music, military parades, or brave actions; carries a stronger sense of power and vigor
- 広大: vast, extensive — emphasizes sheer size and area rather than the emotional impact of grandeur