“Generally” in Japanese
Short answer
Generally in Japanese is “大概” (taigei). Full meaning: generally, mainly, usually, normally, mostly, for the most part; nearly all, almost all, most; gist, summary, outline, main idea.
Other ways to say “Generally” in Japanese
一通り
hitotoori generally, in the main, briefly (look over, explain, etc.), roughly, more or less; (more or less) everything, all parts, bit of everything, whole process; ordinary, usual, average, common
概ね
oomune in general, generally, mostly, roughly, largely, mainly, on the whole, by and large; gist, point, main idea
大体
daitai generally, on the whole, mostly, almost, nearly, approximately, roughly, about; general, rough; outline, main points, gist, substance, essence
一渡り
hitowatari generally, in the main, briefly (look over, explain, etc.), roughly, more or less
総別
soubetsu generally
概して
gaishite generally, as a rule
総じて
soujite in general, generally; as a whole, all in all, altogether, summing it up
並べて
nabete in general, generally, usually
全体に
zentaini generally
一体に
ittaini generally, in general
一般に
ippanni generally, in general, widely, commonly, universally
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