大きめ
Meanings
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noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
on the large side; slightly larger; a little big
Describes something that is somewhat larger than average or expected, but not extremely so. Often used when choosing a size or describing a fit.
These shoes are a little on the large side, so I put insoles in.
You'd better choose a slightly larger size.
Usage patterns
- 大きめの〈物〉a somewhat large 〈item〉
I bought a slightly larger bag.
- 〈物〉は大きめだ〈thing〉 is on the large side
This size runs a bit large.
- 大きめに〈動詞〉to do something a bit larger/bigger than usual
Please cut the vegetables a bit larger.
- 少し大きめa little on the large side
I chose clothes that were a little on the large side.