noun
great man; fine figure of a man
Literary or classical term for an outstanding, admirable man. Not used in modern everyday speech; the common word 大丈夫 is read だいじょうぶ and means 'all right' or 'safe'.
古典では「大丈夫」を「だいじょうふ」と読み、立派な人物を指す。
In classical texts, 大丈夫 is read だいじょうふ and refers to a great person.