偉い
Common
adjective (keiyoushi)
1
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.
2
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.
3
adjective (keiyoushi)
word usually written using kana alone
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.
4
adjective (keiyoushi)
word usually written using kana alone
tiring;tough;hard
5
adverb (fukushi)
word usually written using kana alone
Kansai-ben
very;extremely
Other forms
豪い 【えらい】 (rarely used kanji form)