大概
たいがい
taigai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 38 - JLPT N3
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
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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