だいたい
- 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)
Other 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.
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.
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Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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Anyhow, just why is it that I have to be sent out in the middle of the night to buy a canned drink?