expression, godan verb (-ru)
Refers to a person or living thing maturing in age or stature. Often used for children growing up.
子供はあっという間に大きくなる。
Children grow up in the blink of an eye.
expression, godan verb (-ru)
become big; grow in size
Describes an increase in physical size, volume, or scale. Can apply to objects, animals, plants, or abstract things like problems.
この犬はすぐに大きくなるよ。
This dog will get big quickly.
問題が大きくなる前に対処しよう。
Let's deal with it before the problem gets bigger.