NichiDict

大方

N1
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Meanings

1.NounNo-adj

large part; greater part; majority

2.NounNo-adj

people in general; general public; public at large

3.Adverb

mostly; for the most part; almost; nearly

4.Adverb

probably; maybe; perhaps

Examples

委員会の大方の意見は計画に賛成というものだった。

The majority opinion was in favor.

報告書の執筆は大方終わったので定時に退社できる。

Most of the work is done, so I can go home.

大方の人が計画に賛成した。

Most people agreed with the plan.