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Definition and meaning of 大変 - たいへん in Japanese

たいへん大変
taihen

N4

1.hard, tough, awful

Adjective

大変ですね。
It's tough for you.
たいへん大変
taihen

N4

1.extremely difficult or challenging.

Adverb (fukushi)

今日は大変暑いです。
Today is very hot.
彼女は大変美しいです。
She is very beautiful.
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2.extremely large or difficult.

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

今日は大変忙しい日です。
Today is a very busy day.
大変な問題が発生しました。
A serious problem has occurred.
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3.something that is very difficult or challenging.

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

今日は大変暑いです。
Today is very hot.
彼女は大変疲れています。
She is very tired.
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4.something that requires effort and struggle.

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

今日の試験は大変だった。
Today's exam was difficult.
大雨で道路が大変混んでいた。
The road was very crowded due to heavy rain.
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5.a serious or difficult situation.

Noun

今日は大変な一日でした。
Today was a very difficult day.
大変な事故が起こりました。
A major accident occurred.
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