多い
おおい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Many / Much
Examples
人が多いですね。
There are many people.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「多い」is an adjective meaning "Many / Much." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「多い」is read as「おおい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「多い」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「多い」mean in Japanese?+
「多い」means "Many / Much". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「多い」?+
「多い」is read as「おおい」.
Is 「多い」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「多い」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「多い」?+
人が多いですね。 — There are many people.
Practice 「多い」 with spaced repetition