also: だいもんじ
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.
Please write your name in capital letters.
The Daimonji bonfire is lit every year on August 16th.
Capitalize the first letter.
I watched the Daimonji bonfire in Kyoto.