Lingakuだいたい
Frequency rank: 2,574. – 2,577. (for form 大体: 2,061.)
- generally; on the whole; mostly; almost; nearly; approximately; roughly; aboutword usually written using kana alone
- general; roughword usually written using kana alone
- outline; main points; gist; substance; essenceword usually written using kana alone
- in the first place; first and foremost; from the start; to begin withword usually written using kana alone
adverb (fukushi)
nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
adverb (fukushi)
Forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- generally; on the whole; mostly; almost; nearly; approximately; roughly; about
- general; rough
- outline; main points; gist; substance; essence
- in the first place; first and foremost; from the start; to begin with
This meaning conveys a broad or non-specific idea, indicating a general sense rather than precise details.
Almost all of the people gathered.
When used in this context, the word relates to something that lacks specific details and gives an overall impression.
Here, it refers to summarizing the essential aspects or the core message of something.
This usage emphasizes the primary consideration or initial point in a discussion or argument.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
71 results
We've nearly finished preparations. How about taking a nap?
Anyhow, just why is it that I have to be sent out in the middle of the night to buy a canned drink?
Anyway what are you on about? Going around sleeveless in this cold.
Generally once round this river side area is the basic morning course.
In Japan wages are usually in proportion to seniority.
Do not be shy. Your pronunciation is more or less correct.