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?