大概

たいがい

generally

N1 #14,182

Meanings

  1. adverb generally; mainly; usually; normally; mostly; for the most part
  2. takes の, adverb, noun nearly all; almost all; most
  3. noun gist; summary; outline; main idea
  4. noun, takes の, adverb staying within bounds; not overdoing (something); not getting carried away; not going too far; being moderate
  5. adverb probably; perhaps; in all likelihood
  6. considerably; greatly; really

Its kanji

In sentences

私わたしの仕事しごとは大概たいがい片付かたづいた。 My work is almost finished. #163575

大概たいがいの喫煙者きつえんしゃは禁煙きんえんしたいと言いう。 Most smokers say that they want to quit. #5777183