Vocabulary

What does 大抵 (たいてい, taitei) mean?

大抵 (たいてい, taitei) means usually, generally, mostly.

Quick facts
Readingたいてい
Romajitaitei
Part of speechna-adjective, adverb, noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
たいてい
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontaitei

usually, generally, mostly

GenkiGenki 3
  1. 1na-adjective · adverb · noun mostly; ordinarily; usually
  2. 2na-adjective · adverb · noun probably
  3. 3no-adjective · noun most; almost all
  4. 4no-adjective · noun ordinary
  5. 5na-adjective proper; appropriate; moderate

Example sentences

  • He usually comes at seven o'clock.

  • I'm usually at home on Sundays.

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Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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