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adjective (keiyoushi)
great;excellent;admirable;commendable;laudable;honorable;wonderful;outstanding;extraordinary
私はあの人が将来偉くなると見取った。
I discerned the potential of great things in him.
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adjective (keiyoushi)
distinguished;important;high-ranking;powerful;eminent;famous
あの偉い坊さんを見ろよ。
Look at the big shot.
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adjective (keiyoushi)
awful;terrible;serious;tremendous;great;mighty;severe
妻はアメリカでの新しい生活のリズムに慣れるのにえらい苦労した。
My wife had a hard time getting into the swing of our new life in America.
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adjective (keiyoushi)
tiring;tough;hard
5
very;extremely
Other forms
豪い 【えらい】 (rarely used kanji form)