noun
Legendary or mythological giant; used in old tales and folklore. Not a modern word for a large person.
See also: 巨人 (きょじん)
昔話には、山のように大きな大人が登場する。
In old tales, giants as big as mountains appear.
その伝説の大人は、一晩で川をせき止めたという。
The legendary giant is said to have dammed the river in a single night.