だいたい
Meanings
Adverb
1. generally; on the whole; mostly; almost; nearly; approximately; roughly; about (Usually kana)
No-adjective
2. general; rough (Usually kana)
Noun
3. outline; main points; gist; substance; essence (Usually kana)
Adverb
4. in the first place; first and foremost; from the start; to begin with (Usually kana)
Other spellings
大体
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
だいたい
Examples42
仕事
The work is mostly done.
だいたい
About how long will it take?
だいたい
Anyway what are you on about? Going around sleeveless in this cold.
彼女
I generally agree with her.
だいたい６
It's almost six o'clock.
ぼく
I'm about ready.