noun
greater waterfall (of a pair)
Refers to the larger or main waterfall when two are present together, often contrasted with 雌滝 (めだき, 'female waterfall'). Used in place names and nature descriptions.
この渓谷には雄滝と雌滝の二つの滝がある。
In this valley there are two waterfalls: the greater waterfall and the lesser waterfall.
雄滝の迫力は圧巻だ。
The power of the greater waterfall is breathtaking.
The smaller or lesser waterfall of a pair, often paired with 雄滝.
Compound of 雄 (お, 'male; greater') + 滝 (たき, 'waterfall'). The reading おだき reflects rendaku voicing of たき to だき.