synonym Comparative
大方
VS
たかが
Differences Between "大方" and "たかが"
Option A
大方
Meaning
mostly, generally, for the most part; most people/things
Reading
おおかた (ōkata)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その計画は、大方完成している。
That plan is mostly complete.
Option B
たかが
Meaning
merely; only; at best; at most
Reading
たかが (takaga)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
たかがゲームだと思って馬鹿にしてはいけない。
You shouldn't make light of it, thinking it's just a game.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(mostly, generally, for the most part; most people/things)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 大方: Indicates that something is almost complete, or that most people share a certain opinion/action. Can be an adverb or a noun.
- たかが: Used to emphasize that something is not as important or significant as someone might think. Often followed by a negative or dismissive expression.
- 大方: Indicates that something is almost complete, or that most people share a certain opinion/action. Can be an adverb or a noun.
- たかが: Used to emphasize that something is not as important or significant as someone might think. Often followed by a negative or dismissive expression.
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