グランド
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Base noun form. This is a loanword from English, written in katakana. It means 'grand' in the sense of impressive or large, often used for events or places. Example: 『グランドオープン』 (gurando oopun, 'grand opening').
Theme
At a school event, User and their colleague Takeshi are discussing the grand scale of the sports field.
グランド
グランド
grand
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Memory Hook
Imagine a grand stadium with a gland-shaped logo on the ground — 'grand' sounds like 『グランド』 (gurando), which can mean 'grand' (impressive), 'gland' (body part), or 'ground' (electrical). Think: 'Grand gland on the ground → グランド (gurando).'
Cultural Note
『グランド』 (gurando) is a versatile loanword in Japanese. In entertainment, it might refer to a grand event or venue. In technical contexts, it can mean 'electrical ground,' and in biology, 'gland.' Context is key to understanding its specific meaning.
Forms
Base: グランドBase noun form. This is a loanword from English, written in katakana. It means 'grand' in the sense of impressive or large, often used for events or places. Example: 『グランドオープン』 (gurando oopun, 'grand opening').