大概

たいがい

[taigai]

Meanings

1.Adverb

generally; mainly; usually; normally; mostly; for the most part

2.No-adjAdverbNoun

nearly all; almost all; most

3.Noun

gist; summary; outline; main idea

4.NounNo-adjAdverb

staying within bounds; not overdoing (something); not getting carried away; not going too far; being moderate

5.Adverb

probably; perhaps; in all likelihood

6.Adverb

considerably; greatly; really

説明を聞いて大概の内容は理解できました。

I understood the general content.

状況について大概の見当はついています。

I have a rough idea.

大概にしておかないと上司に怒られます。

I'll be scolded if I don't keep it moderate.