also: おおうみ
ocean; large sea
Refers to a vast sea or ocean, often used in literary or poetic contexts.
大海を船が進んでいく。
The ship sails across the ocean.
fabric pattern
Only with reading おおうみ
A traditional Japanese fabric pattern depicting ocean waves. Only used with the reading おおうみ.
この着物の大海模様はとても美しい。
The ocean wave pattern on this kimono is very beautiful.
The small boat went out onto the open sea.
He crossed the ocean in a small yacht.
His knowledge is as vast as the ocean.
a drop in the ocean; a drop in the bucket