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大概

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 大概

いがい
Freq #9525
1

Adverb (fukushi)

generally; mainly; usually; normally; mostly; for the most part

Examples
彼は夜にはたいがい家にいる。
He is generally at home in the evening.
2

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Adverb (fukushi); Common noun

nearly all; almost all; most

Examples
ディナーはたいがいコーヒーで終わる。
Coffee finishes most dinners.
3

Common noun

gist; summary; outline; main idea

4

Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Adverb (fukushi)

staying within bounds; not overdoing (something); not getting carried away; not going too far; being moderate

5

Adverb (fukushi)

probably; perhaps; in all likelihood

6

Adverb (fukushi)

considerably; greatly; really

Kanji in this Word

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
おう
たかし
とも
はじめ
ひろ
ひろし
まさ
まさる
もと
14 strokes
Frequency: 1335
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

outline
condition
approximation
generally

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おおむ.ね
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