How to use 大層 (たいそう)

Meaning of 大層

The Japanese verb "大層" (たいそう, taisou) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. very: Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something, often implying it's impressive or significant.
    • Example: 彼は大層な努力をした。
    • Translation: He made a tremendous effort.
  2. greatly: Indicates something is done to a great extent or with great effect.
    • Example: 大層な歓迎を受けた。
    • Translation: I was greatly welcomed.

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あなたそっくりで 眼鏡をかけた方がいまし たっけね
There was someone who looked just like you, wearing glasses, wasn't there?

👉👉左わき腹から大量の血を流し 大層な 苦悶の…
He was bleeding profusely from his left side, in such great agony...

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まあまあ お2人とも
Now, now, both of you,

👉👉大総統閣下が 大層 心配していましたよ
the Führer is very concerned about you.

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でかいな
That's huge.

👉👉ったく 大層なもの作りやがって
Really, making such an impressive thing.

うん?
Hmm?

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バッカじゃないの?
Aren't you an idiot?

きれいごと並べてさ 人情ごっこかい?
Spouting pretty words, playing at sentimentality?

はあ 虫唾が走る…
Ha, that's disgusting...

👉👉あんたら人間はそんなに ご大層なもんかよ ?
Are humans such grand creatures?

本能のままに やりたいようにやっちまえよ !
Just go ahead and do whatever you want by instinct!

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👉👉馬飼いのサリは大層な酒好きだ オレと話が 合う
Sally, the horse feeder, was quite the drinker; we got along well.