大(おお)まか

大(おお)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(おお)まかな〜: modifier (a rough ~)
• 大(おお)まかに: adverbial form (roughly, broadly)

Common collocations

• 大(おお)まかな計画(けいかく): rough plan
• 大(おお)まかな見積(みつも)もり: rough estimate
• 大(おお)まかに言(い)うと: roughly speaking
• 大(おお)まかな流(なが)れ: general flow/outline
• 大(おお)まかな説明(せつめい): broad explanation

Similar words

• ざっくり: roughly, loosely (casual)
• 概(おおむ)ね: generally, on the whole
• 大体(だいたい): roughly, approximately
• 漠然(ばくぜん)と: vaguely (more negative nuance)

Usage

大(おお)まか is neutral and commonly used in business and everyday contexts when precision is not needed or when starting with a broad overview.