Jisho

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Words — 4 found

I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. great; excellent; admirable; commendable; laudable; honorable; wonderful; outstanding; extraordinary​
  • わたし私
  • は
  • あのひとあの人
  • が
  • しょうらい将来
  • えら偉く
  • なる
  • と
  • 見取った
  • 。
I discerned the potential of great things in him.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. distinguished; important; high-ranking; powerful; eminent; famous​
  • あの
  • えら偉い
  • ぼう坊さん
  • を
  • み見ろ
  • よ
  • 。
Look at the big shot.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. awful; terrible; serious; tremendous; great; mighty; severe​Usually written using kana alone
  • つま妻
  • は
  • アメリカ
  • で
  • の
  • あたら新しい
  • せいかつ生活
  • の
  • リズム
  • に
  • な慣れる
  • のに
  • えらい
  • くろう苦労
  • した
  • 。
My wife had a hard time getting into the swing of our new life in America.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
4. tiring; tough; hard​Usually written using kana alone
Adverb (fukushi)
5. very; extremely​Usually written using kana alone, Kansai dialect
Other forms
豪い 【えらい】
Notes
豪い: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
1. losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent​
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
2. losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard​
Other forms
力負 【ちからまけ】
Notes
力負: Irregular okurigana usage.
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き パンチの効いた
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun or verb acting prenominally
1. punchy; powerful; hard-hitting; stimulating; having impact​
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