大多数
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
great majority; overwhelming majority
Refers to the vast majority of a group, often used in formal or statistical contexts. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
The great majority of people agreed with the proposal.
On this issue, the opinion of the vast majority is in agreement.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の大多数が〈動詞〉the great majority of 〈people〉 do 〈verb〉
The great majority of the students agreed with the proposal.
- 〈物〉の大多数を占めるto make up the great majority of 〈something〉
Women make up the great majority of this workplace.
- 大多数の意見the opinion held by the great majority
The majority opinion did not change.