Vocabulary

What does 大方 (おおかた, ookata) mean?

大方 (おおかた, ookata) means for the most part, mostly; probably.

Quick facts
Readingおおかた
Romajiookata
Part of speechnoun, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
おおかた
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonookata

for the most part, mostly; probably

  1. 1noun · no-adjective large part; greater part; majority
  2. 2noun · no-adjective people in general; general public; public at large
  3. 3adverb mostly; for the most part; almost
  4. 4adverb probably; maybe; perhaps

Example sentences

  • The work is mostly finished.

  • He probably won't come.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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