だいたい
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word だいたい
1
Adverb (fukushi)
generally; on the whole; mostly; almost; nearly; approximately; roughly; about
Examples
仕事はだいたい終わった。
The work is mostly done.
だいたいどのくらいの時間がかかりますか。
About how long will it take?
2
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
general; rough
3
Common noun
outline; main points; gist; substance; essence
4
Adverb (fukushi)
in the first place; first and foremost; from the start; to begin with
Examples
だいたいあんた、この寒いのにノースリーブで何いってんのよ。
Anyway what are you on about? Going around sleeveless in this cold.
Kanji in this Word
大
3 strokes
Frequency: 7
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
large
big
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお-
おお.きい
-おお.いに
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うふ
お
おう
た
たかし
とも
はじめ
ひろ
ひろし
まさ
まさる
もと
わ
体
7 strokes
Frequency: 88
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
body
substance
object
reality
counter for images
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タイ
テイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
からだ
かたち
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
なり
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