大股

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 大股 is read as おおまた and is a noun or adverbial expression for taking long strides or holding the legs wide apart.
• Basic usage: Hurrying toward a station in long strides appears in 大股で駅へ急ぐ, while spreading both feet wide appears in 両足を大股に開く.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A long stride or a wide stance
  • Context distinguishes taking large steps while moving from spreading the legs widely while standing.
• Difference from 小股
  • It contrasts with the word for taking small steps or keeping the space between the legs narrow.