大抵
Meanings
Describes what happens most of the time or in most cases. Used adverbially or as a na-adjective.
I usually don't eat breakfast.
He decides most things by himself.
Expresses a strong likelihood or expectation. Often used with だろう/でしょう.
It will probably rain tomorrow.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Used as a noun modifier (の) to mean 'the majority of' or 'almost all'.
Most people know that story.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Used before a negative form to mean 'not ordinary' or 'not common'. Often in the pattern 大抵ではない.
His effort was no ordinary thing.
Used in the pattern 大抵にする to mean 'keep it moderate' or 'don't overdo it'. Often a mild warning.
Don't overdo the jokes.
Usage patterns
- 大抵の〈人〉most people (do X)
Most people know that story.
- 大抵は〈動詞〉usually (does something)
On my days off, I usually relax at home.
- 大抵〈事〉だろうit's probably the case that...
At this time, he's probably still at the office.
- 大抵ではないto be no ordinary (effort/matter); to be extraordinary
His effort was no ordinary thing.
- 〈事〉も大抵にしろto tell someone to stop overdoing something; keep it moderate
That's enough of your pranks—keep it moderate.