Vocab Info
N2 Adverb, No-adjective, Noun
大概in general, almost all, mainly, mostly, most likely, moderately, suitably
Dictionary Definition
Adverb
1.
generally, mainly, usually, normally, mostly, for the most part
No-adjective, Adverb, Noun
2.
nearly all, almost all, most
Noun
3.
gist, summary, outline, main idea
Noun, No-adjective, Adverb
4.
staying within bounds, not overdoing (something), not getting carried away, not going too far, being moderate
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Adverb
5.
probably, perhaps, in all likelihood
Adverb
6.
considerably, greatly, really
All Forms
大概 【たいがい】
Common・Uncommon
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先生:「ふざけるのも大概にしなさい!」
Teacher: 'Enough with the fooling around!' {in general, almost all, mainly, mostly, most likely, moderately, suitably}
専門的な医療知識は大概の人は知りません。
Most people do not know specialized medical knowledge. {in general, almost all, mainly, mostly, most likely, moderately, suitably}
僕は本が好きなので、有名作品は大概読みました。
Since I like books, I've read most of the famous works. {in general, almost all, mainly, mostly, most likely, moderately, suitably}
父:「ふざけるのも大概にしたまえ!静かに勉強でもしなさい!」
Father: 'Enough with the fooling around! Please study quietly!' {in general, almost all, mainly, mostly, most likely, moderately, suitably}
昔は大概の人が知っていたあの映画作品も、忘れられつつあるそうだ。
It seems that the movie that most people used to know in the past is gradually being forgotten. {in general, almost all, mainly, mostly, most likely, moderately, suitably}
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