1.
vast sky; wide open sky
the sky viewed as a great, wide expanse
Composed of 大 (great, large) + 空 (sky). A poetic, evocative word that emphasizes the sky's vastness and openness. Often used in literary and lyrical contexts to convey freedom, aspiration, or the grandeur of nature.
Common collocations
- 大空を飛ぶ: to fly across the vast sky
- 大空に羽ばたく: to spread one's wings in the sky
- 大空を仰ぐ: to look up at the vast sky
- 大空の下で: under the open sky
Similar words
- 空: sky — the neutral, everyday word
- 天空: heavens — more formal/literary, often implies height or celestial space
- 蒼空: blue sky — literary term emphasizing color
Note: Also used as a given name (大空 or 大空), and as a place name. The word carries strong connotations of freedom and limitlessness.