偉い
えらい
erai
VocabularyLevel 65 - JLPT N2
Meaning
great
celebrated · remarkable
Signification
grand
Célébré · Remarquable
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 偉い (えらい) means 'great'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of great.
Example Sentences
先生は偉い人物だと学生たちは尊敬しています。
せんせいはえらいじんぶつだとがくせいたちはそんけいしています。
The students respect the teacher as a great person.
Les étudiants respectent le professeur en tant que personnage remarquable.
困難を乗り越えた彼はとても偉いと思います。
こんなんをのりこえたかれはとてもえらいとおもいます。
I think he is truly admirable for overcoming the difficulties.
Je le trouve vraiment admirable d'avoir surmonté ces difficultés.
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