大文字
also: だいもんじ
Meanings
uppercase letter; capital letter
Only with reading おおもじ
Refers to uppercase letters in alphabetic writing systems. Contrasts with 小文字 (lowercase).
See also: 小文字
Please mix uppercase and lowercase letters in your password.
large character; large writing
General term for a character written in a large size, not limited to alphabets. Can refer to kanji, kana, or any script.
The shop name was written in large characters on the signboard.
the kanji character 大
Only with reading だいもんじ
Specifically refers to the kanji 大 meaning 'big', read as だいもんじ. Often used when discussing the shape or the festival.
The kanji 大 is also read as だいもんじ.
Daimonji bonfire; giant 大 character bonfire
Only with reading だいもんじ
Refers to the huge 大 character formed by bonfires on a Kyoto mountainside during the Gozan no Okuribi festival on August 16. A famous summer event.
The Daimonji bonfire in Kyoto is held on August 16 every year.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を大文字で書くto write something in capital letters
Please write your name in capital letters.
- 大文字が灯るfor the Daimonji bonfire to be lit
The Daimonji bonfire is lit every year on August 16th.
- 〈物〉を大文字にするto capitalize something (convert to uppercase)
Capitalize the first letter.
- 大文字を見るto watch the Daimonji bonfire
I watched the Daimonji bonfire in Kyoto.