also: おおうみ
noun
ocean; large sea
Refers to a vast sea or ocean, often used in literary or poetic contexts.
大海原を船が進んでいく。
The ship sails across the vast ocean.
noun
fabric pattern
Only with reading おおうみ
A traditional Japanese fabric pattern depicting ocean waves. Only used with the reading おおうみ.
この着物の大海模様はとても美しい。
The ocean wave pattern on this kimono is very beautiful.