noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the greater part of a group, amount, or thing. Often used with の to modify a noun.
大方の人はその計画に賛成した。
Most people agreed with the plan.
仕事の大
The greater part of the work is already done.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
general public; people in general
Used to refer to the public or ordinary people collectively. Often appears in formal or written contexts.
大方の意見を聞いてから決めましょう。
Let's decide after hearing the general public's opinion.
adverb
mostly; for the most part; almost
Adverbial use indicating that something is largely or nearly the case. Commonly used in everyday speech.
準備は大方できている。
The preparations are mostly done.
彼の話は大方本当だろう。
His story is probably mostly true.
adverb
Adverbial use expressing conjecture or expectation. Often used when the speaker has some basis for the guess.
大方、彼は来ないだろう。
He probably won't come.
大方そんなことだろうと思った。
I figured it was probably something like that.