1.
most part, majority, greater part
The largest portion of something; most of a group or quantity.
仕事の大部分は終わった。
Most of the work is finished.
参加者の大部分は学生だった。
The majority of the participants were students.
時間の大部分を勉強に費やした。
I spent most of my time studying.
GRAMMAR:
- 〜の大部分: most of ~, the majority of ~
- 大部分は: for the most part, mostly
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- 大部分: Most part, majority (quantity/amount)
- 大半: Greater half, majority (slightly more formal)
- ほとんど: Almost all, mostly (adverb)
- 多く: Many, much
USAGE: 大部分 emphasizes that a substantial majority is being referred to, typically more than 50%.
Related Words
Synonym:
大半 (majority)