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だいたい
daitai
Approximately; in most cases; in general; to begin with (same as もともと)
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大体
だいたい
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Approximately; in most cases; in general; to begin with (same as もともと)
daitai
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JLPT Level N4
Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
Kana だいたい
Romaji daitai
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What does 大体 mean in Japanese?
The word 大体 (だいたい) means "approximately; in most cases; in general; to begin with (same as もともと)" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N4 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 大体?
大体 is read as だいたい (romaji: daitai). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 大体?
大体 is a JLPT N4 vocabulary item. Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
How do I remember 大体 quickly?
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Where can I practise 大体 in sentences?
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