noun
larger section of a village; administrative district
Refers to a subdivision of a village or rural area, larger than a 小字 (こあざ). Used in addresses and land registration.
この地域の大字は「山田」です。
The larger section of this area is called 'Yamada'.
住所には大字と小字が含まれている。
The address includes the larger section and the smaller section.