大体

だいたい

generally

N4 #3,058

Meanings

  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

Its kanji

In sentences

大体だいたい正ただしい。 That is almost correct. #137402

大体だいたい終おわった？ Are you about done? #8788713

大体だいたい準備じゅんびできた？ Are you about ready? #8828100

２人ひととも大体だいたい終おわった？ Are you two about finished? #8755571

ぼくは大体だいたい用意よういができた。 I'm about ready. #196305

私わたしの仕事しごとは大体だいたい終おわったよ。 My work is almost finished. #9705586

彼あの言いったことは大体だいたい正ただしい。 Mainly, what he said is right. #117573

大体だいたい１０時ときには寝ねます。 I go to bed about ten. #9933477