だいたい
だいたい
adverb
roughly, approximately
1.
roughly, approximately, about
Used to indicate an approximate amount, time, or degree. Not exact but close enough.
2.
generally, mostly
For the most part, in general terms.
だいたいできた。
It's mostly done.
The room is mostly clean now, but there's still a little left to do.
だいたい is an adverb meaning 'roughly,' 'about,' or 'mostly.' Can be written as 大体.
MEANINGS:
1. Approximately (with numbers/amounts): だいたい十人 (about 10 people)
2. Generally/mostly (with verbs): だいたい終わった (mostly finished)
USAGE AS MODIFIER:
だいたいの + noun = 'most ~' or 'a rough ~'
- だいたいの人: most people
- だいたいの意味: the general meaning
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 約: approximately (more formal, used before numbers)
- およそ: about, approximately
- ほとんど: almost, nearly
- 大体: more casual and versatile
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- だいたいわかった: I get the gist
- だいたいできた: It's mostly done
- だいたい合ってる: It's more or less correct