“Chiefly” in Japanese
Short answer
Chiefly in Japanese is “主として” (shutoshite). Full meaning: mainly, chiefly, primarily, for the most part.
Other ways to say “Chiefly” in Japanese
専ら
moppara wholly, solely, entirely, exclusively, devotedly, fixedly; principally, mostly, chiefly, mainly
主に
omoni mainly, primarily, mostly, largely, chiefly
おもに
omoni mainly, primarily, mostly, largely, chiefly
もっぱら
moppara wholly, solely, entirely, exclusively, devotedly, fixedly; principally, mostly, chiefly, mainly
もつぱら
moppara wholly, solely, entirely, exclusively, devotedly, fixedly; principally, mostly, chiefly, mainly
多く
ooku many, much, plenty, a lot; majority (of), greater part (of); mostly, mainly, chiefly, usually, often
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