大概
たいがい
taigai
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 90 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
大概 (たいがい (taigai)) means "Mainly". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Mainly
Also : Mostly · Generally · Normally
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Example Sentences
この店は大概夜間営業をしているが、祝日は休みである。
このみせはたいがいやかんえいぎょうをしているが、しゅくじつはやすみである。
This shop is generally open at night, but closed on holidays.
大概の場合、計画通りに物事は進まないものだ。
たいがいのばあい、けいかくどおりにものごとはすすまないものだ。
In most cases, things don't go exactly according to plan.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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