synonym Comparative
大概
VS
押し並べて
Differences Between "大概" and "押し並べて"
Option A
大概
Meaning
generally, mostly, for the most part, probably
Reading
たいがい (taigai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
大概の学生は宿題をしています。
Most students are doing their homework.
Option B
押し並べて
Meaning
generally; on the whole; by and large; universally
Reading
おしなべて (oshinabete)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
押し並べて、今年の作物は豊作だった。
Generally, this year's crops were abundant.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(generally, mostly, for the most part, probably)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 大概: Can be used as an adverb or a な-adjective. Expresses a high probability or majority. Often used when talking about habits or common situations. (大体 (daitai) is similar but perhaps a bit more casual.)
- 押し並べて: Used when stating a general tendency or characteristic, implying that it applies to almost everything or everyone in a group, with few exceptions.
- 大概: Can be used as an adverb or a な-adjective. Expresses a high probability or majority. Often used when talking about habits or common situations. (大体 (daitai) is similar but perhaps a bit more casual.)
- 押し並べて: Used when stating a general tendency or characteristic, implying that it applies to almost everything or everyone in a group, with few exceptions.
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