大概
たいがい
taigai
JMdict entry #1413230
- adverb (fukushi) generally; mainly; usually; normally; mostly; for the most part
- nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'adverb (fukushi)noun (common) (futsuumeishi) nearly all; almost all; most
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi) gist; summary; outline; main idea
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi)nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'adverb (fukushi)
staying within bounds; not overdoing (something); not getting carried away; not going too far; being moderate
see: 大概にする
- adverb (fukushi) probably; perhaps; in all likelihood
- adverb (fukushi) considerably; greatly; really
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
冗談も大概にしろ！
joudan mo taigai ni shiro ！
You mustn't carry your jokes too far!
私の仕事は大概片付いた。
watakushi no shigoto ha taigai katadui ta 。
My work is almost finished.
仕事もたいがい片付いた。
shigoto mo taigai katadui ta 。
Almost all the work is done now.
ディナーはたいがいコーヒーで終わる。
dyinaa ha taigai koohii de owaru 。
Coffee finishes most dinners.
たいがいの場合、彼の解答は正確だ。
taigai no baai 、 kare no kaitou ha seikaku da 。
In most cases, his answers are right.
酒もいいが大概にしておきなさい。
sake mo ii ga taigai ni shi te oki nasai 。
It's all right to drink, but drink in moderation.