えらい
N2偉い豪い
[erai]
Definitions
1.adjective (keiyoushi)
great; excellent; admirable; commendable; laudable; honorable; wonderful; outstanding; extraordinary
2.adjective (keiyoushi)
distinguished; important; high-ranking; powerful; eminent; famous
3.adjective (keiyoushi)
awful; terrible; serious; tremendous; great; mighty; severe
4.adjective (keiyoushi)
tiring; tough; hard
5.adverb (fukushi)
very; extremely
Example Sentences
ボランティアを続けている彼女はえらい。
She deserves credit for continuing to volunteer.
えらい人ほど腰が低いと言われている。
It's said that the more distinguished a person is, the humbler they are.
一人で宿題を全部終わらせて、えらかったね。
You finished all your homework by yourself — that was great.