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5 大体 Generally

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Meaning

Primary

Generally

Alternatives

About, General, Gist

Word Type

adverb, noun, の adjective

Explanation

If all you can see is the big body of something, then you'll only get a general idea of what it is. You'll be able to say that it's generally a certain way, but that's about all. You'll get the gist, but no more.

Reading

だいたい

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since 大 has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use:

Generally, it's a bad idea to dye your ties (だいたい). The tie police isn't a big fan of it, and you wouldn't wanna get arrested!

Context

Context Sentences

大体あっています。

That’s about right.

大体同じぐらいのせです。

We are about the same height.

私は大体6時に起きます。

I generally get up at 6 o’clock.

Kanji Composition

  • 大
    • たい
    • Big
  • 体
    • たい
    • Body
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