Quick answer
巨 is the kanji for "Big / Large / Great". A common reading is きょ (kyo). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Big / Large / Great
Also : Big · Large · Great · Gigantic
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 巨 represents 'GIGANTIC'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of gigantic.
On-reading: きょ — remember this sound by associating it with gigantic.
Example Sentences
巨大な鳥居が神社の入口に立っていて、圧倒されました。
きょだいなとりいがじんじゃのいりぐちにたっていて、あっとうされました。
A giant torii gate stood at the shrine entrance, and I was overwhelmed.
この分野では、彼は巨匠として広く認められています。
このぶんやでは、かれはきょしょうとしてひろくみとめられています。
In this field, he is widely recognized as a master.
Vocabulary using 巨
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