ダイタイ
Meanings
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. outline; main points; gist; substance; essence
Adverb
Usually written in kana
2. generally; on the whole; mostly; almost; nearly; approximately; roughly; about
Adjective (の)
Usually written in kana
3. general; rough
Adverb
Usually written in kana
4. in the first place; first and foremost; from the start; to begin with
Pitch accent
イタイ
イタイ
イタ
Composed of
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
Examples (11 in total)
My work is almost finished.
I'm about ready.
Where do you usually go to play?
About how much will it cost?
Mainly, what he said is right.
There's no reason to feel embarrassed. Your pronunciation is generally correct.
In Japan wages are usually in proportion to seniority.
Tom usually helps me with this kind of thing.
Tom shaves only about three times a week.
The trip will cost anywhere between $1000 and $2000.
She was a young girl about your age.