1.
full-size; actual size; life-size
The same size as the real object, with no enlargement or reduction. Used for reproductions, models, and prints.
原寸大の模型を作る。
To make a full-size model.
この写真は原寸大で印刷されている。
This photo is printed at actual size.
博物館に恐竜の原寸大レプリカが展示されている。
A life-size dinosaur replica is on display at the museum.
Composed of 原寸 (original dimensions) + 大 (size), where 原 means 'original' and 寸 is a traditional unit of measurement. Often used as a modifier: 原寸大の.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 原寸大の模型: a full-size model
- 原寸大で再現する: to reproduce at actual size
- 原寸大レプリカ: a life-size replica
- 原寸大で印刷する: to print at actual size
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 等身大: life-size (of a person) — specifically refers to human-sized figures or statues; also used figuratively to mean 'true to life' or 'unembellished'
- 実物大: actual size, real-size — very similar to 原寸大; can be used interchangeably in most contexts
- 縮小: reduction, scaled down — the opposite concept