It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 大体 (daitai)
Meaning: about
Examples
- 大体同じです。 generally the same / more or less the same
- 大体分かりました。 I roughly understand.
- 仕事は大体終わった。 I’ve almost finished the work.
- 大体こんな畳が寝やすい。 Tatami like this is generally easy to sleep on.
- レポートは大体終わりました。 The report is mostly finished.
- 日本からタイまで大体六時間です。 It takes about 6 hours to get to Thailand from Japan.
- ２つの町の距離は大体10キロです。 The distance between the two cities is about 10 kilometers.
- 大体、初めから無理な計画だったのだ。 It was a far-fetched plan from the beginning anyway.