だいたい

大 体

Common word

  1. adverb (fukushi)

    generally, on the whole, mostly, almost, nearly, approximately, roughly, about
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 仕事はだいたい終わった。
      The work is mostly done.
    • だいたいどのくらいの時間がかかりますか。
      About how long will it take?

  2. nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

    general, rough
    word usually written using kana alone

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    outline, main points, gist, substance, essence
    word usually written using kana alone

  4. adverb (fukushi)

    in the first place, first and foremost, from the start, to begin with
    word usually written using kana alone

    • だいたいあんた、この寒いのにノースリーブで何いってんのよ。
      Anyway what are you on about? Going around sleeveless in this cold.