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