1.
about, approximately, roughly
An estimate that is not exact; used when giving approximate numbers or amounts.
2.
generally, on the whole
In general terms; for the most part.
USAGE: 大凡 is often written in hiragana (おおよそ) in modern usage.
POSITION: Usually appears before numbers or nouns.
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Synonym:
だいたい (roughly (casual))