大柄

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 大柄 is read as おおがら and is a noun and na-adjectival expression for a large build or a pattern made of large motifs.
• Basic usage: A large-framed actor appears in 大柄な俳優, while a large floral pattern appears in 大柄の花模様.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Forms used with people and patterns
  • The examples use 大柄な for a person’s build and 大柄の for the size of a pattern.
• Difference from 大きい
  • Unlike the basic adjective for size generally, this word specifically describes a person’s build or the large scale of a pattern’s motifs.