偉大
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Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something of exceptional magnitude, importance, or nobility. Functions as a noun or adjective with 『な』 (na).
Theme
At a local museum, User and their friend Kenji are admiring a historical exhibit about a famous leader, discussing the concept of greatness.
偉大
いだい
greatness / great
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'great' leader like a 'great wall' — 『偉大』 (idai, 'greatness') sounds like 'I die' for a cause, but it's about being grand and noble!
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『偉大』 (idai, 'greatness') is often used to describe historical figures, achievements, or monumental works, such as 『偉大な芸術家』 (idai na geijutsuka, 'great artist') or 『偉大な発明』 (idai na hatsumei, 'great invention').
Forms
Base: 偉大Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something of exceptional magnitude, importance, or nobility. Functions as a noun or adjective with 『な』 (na).
Negative: 偉大ではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, 'is not') after the base form → 『偉大ではない』 (idai de wa nai, 'not great').
Past: 偉大だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) after the base form → 『偉大だった』 (idai datta, 'was great').
Adverbial: 偉大にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) after the base form → 『偉大に』 (idai ni, 'greatly').
Comparative: より偉大Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective → 『より偉大』 (yori idai, 'greater').
Superlative: 一番偉大Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective → 『一番偉大』 (ichiban idai, 'the greatest').