大粒
Meanings
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noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
large drop; large grain
Describes something that comes in individual units (drops, grains, berries) that are noticeably large. Commonly used for rain, sweat, tears, and fruit like grapes or cherries.
Large drops of rain suddenly started falling.
These grapes are large and sweet.
Usage patterns
- 大粒の雨large raindrops
Large drops of rain were pounding on the window.
- 大粒の涙large tears
She shed large tears.
- 大粒の汗large beads of sweat
Large beads of sweat ran down his forehead.
- 大粒のぶどうlarge grapes
This shop sells large grapes.