大方
Meanings
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.
Most people agreed with the plan.
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.
Let's decide after hearing the general public's opinion.
mostly; for the most part; almost
Adverbial use indicating that something is largely or nearly the case. Commonly used in everyday speech.
The preparations are mostly done.
His story is probably mostly true.
Adverbial use expressing conjecture or expectation. Often used when the speaker has some basis for the guess.
He probably won't come.
I figured it was probably something like that.
Usage patterns
- 大方の〈人〉most of (a group of people)
Most people agreed with that opinion.
- 〈事〉は大方済むsomething is mostly finished
The work is mostly finished.
- 大方〈事〉だろうprobably; I expect that ...
He probably won't come.
- 大方の予想通りas most people expected
As most people expected, he won the championship.