1.
rough; approximate; broad; general; not detailed
Lacking in detail or precision; giving only a general outline or overview.
まず大まかな計画を立てよう。
Let's start by making a rough plan.
大まかに言うと、そういうことだ。
Roughly speaking, that's what it's about.
大まかな見積もりで百万円くらいかかる。
A rough estimate would be about one million yen.
大まか is a na-adjective meaning rough, approximate, or lacking in fine detail. It describes giving only a general outline without precise specifics.
FORMS:
- 大まかな〜: modifier (a rough ~)
- 大まかに: adverbial form (roughly, broadly)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 大まかな計画: rough plan
- 大まかな見積もり: rough estimate
- 大まかに言うと: roughly speaking
- 大まかな流れ: general flow/outline
- 大まかな説明: broad explanation
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ざっくり: roughly, loosely (casual)
- 概ね: generally, on the whole
- 大体: roughly, approximately
- 漠然と: vaguely (more negative nuance)
USAGE:
大まか is neutral and commonly used in business and everyday contexts when precision is not needed or when starting with a broad overview.