多く
Meanings
noun, adverb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used as an adverb, noun, or の-modifying expression for a large quantity or number. 多くの is a common way to say 'many ...' in a slightly more written or general style than たくさんの.
Many people gathered in front of the station.
He did not say much about the incident.
Usually appears as Nの多く or 多くは to mean the greater part of a specified group or amount.
The majority of the students are from outside the prefecture.
mostly; mainly; usually; often
Adverbial use describing what is generally, chiefly, or often the case. It is somewhat common in explanatory or written style; 主に, たいてい, or よく may be more conversational depending on the context.
Festivals in this region are usually held in autumn.
In most cases, advance reservations are required.
Usage patterns
- 多くの〈物〉many ~ (of a large number/amount)
He has traveled to many countries.
- 〈人〉の多くが〈動詞〉the majority of ~ do X
Most of the students passed that exam.
- 〈事〉は多く〈動詞〉X is mostly/commonly seen (to happen a certain way)
This phenomenon is mostly seen in urban areas.