WORD DETAIL
雄大
ゆうだい
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
雄大(ゆうだい)conveys a sense of vast scale, power, and grandeur. - Basic usage: It describes imposing mountain scenery or the grand impression of a film's music.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Area versus impression compared with 広大
広大(こうだい)focuses on a very large expanse of land or space.雄大expresses an imposing scale or spirit and can describe something without a measurable area, such as the music in the example.

