大体
だいたい
daitai
VocabularyLevel 20 - JLPT N4
Meaning
approximately
in most cases · in general · to begin with (same as もともと)
Signification
approximativement
dans la plupart des cas · en général · pour commencer (comme もともと)
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 大体 (だいたい) means 'approximately'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of approximately.
Example Sentences
大体三十分で着きます。
だいたいさんじゅっぷんでつきます。
We'll arrive in approximately thirty minutes.
Nous arriverons dans environ trente minutes.
大体の内容は理解できました。
だいたいのないようはりかいできました。
I was able to understand the general content.
J'ai pu comprendre le contenu dans les grandes lignes.
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