偉い
えらい
erai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 65 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

偉い (えらい (erai)) means "great". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

great

Also : laudable · excellent · admirable · honorable · wonderful

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Meaning ·

The word 偉い (えらい) means 'great'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of great.

Example Sentences

私は偉いが好きです。

わたしはえらいがすきです。

I like great.

Kanji in this word

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