だいたい

generally

N4 #3,058

Also a form of

Meanings

also 大体

  1. adverb, usually in kana generally; on the whole; mostly; almost; nearly; approximately; roughly; about
  2. takes の, usually in kana general; rough
  3. noun, usually in kana outline; main points; gist; substance; essence
  4. adverb, usually in kana in the first place; first and foremost; from the start; to begin with

In sentences

だいたい６時ときです。 It's almost six o'clock. #203977

だいたい５マイルです。 It's about five miles. #203978

だいたい2週間しゅうかん以内いないです。 It's within about two weeks. #4919670

だいたい君きみの言いうとおりだ。 You're about right. #203973

だいたいそんなところです。 That's about it. #10703314

彼女かのじょとだいたい同おなじ意見いけんです。 I generally agree with her. #95121

寝ねると、だいたい夢ゆめをみるね。 I usually dream when I sleep. #10840708

だいたい８時ときに家いえに着つきます。 I generally get home at eight. #11110276