adverb
Describes what is true in most cases or as a general rule. Often used as a sentence adverb.
日曜日は大概家にいます。
I'm usually at home on Sundays.
彼は大概遅
He is generally late.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', adverb, noun
most; almost all; nearly all
Used before nouns with の or as an adverb to mean 'the majority of' or 'almost everything'. Often interchangeable with ほとんど.
大概の人はその話を知っている。
Most people know that story.
仕事は大概終わった。
Most of the work is done.
noun
Refers to the essential points or summary of something. Often used in the phrase 大概を言う or 大概をつかむ.
話の大概を教えてください。
Please tell me the gist of the story.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', adverb
moderation; not overdoing it; staying within bounds
Used in the set phrase 大概にする (to be moderate, to not go too far). Often as a warning or admonishment.
See also: 大概にする
冗談は大概にしろ。
Don't overdo the jokes.
酒も大概にしたほうがいい。
You'd better go easy on the alcohol.
adverb
Expresses a high degree of probability. Slightly more literary or formal than たぶん.
彼は大概来るだろう。
He will probably come.
adverb
Used to emphasize degree. Often found in negative or evaluative contexts, e.g., 大概ひどい.
今日は大概暑い。
It's really hot today.