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VocabJLPT N1

mainly

ExpressionAdverb

Definitions

1. mainly
2. chiefly

This adverbial phrase means "mainly" or "primarily," used to indicate that something is the chief or dominant element among others. It is equivalent to saying "for the most part" and is often used in formal or written Japanese. For example, 主として若者に人気がある means "it is popular mainly among young people."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

This year's sales were driven mainly by new customers!

Sentence 2

That worry is probably mainly just your own assumptions.

Sentence 3

There are mainly three points to address in the revision of the proposal.

Sentence 4

The improvement in profit was achieved mainly through cuts in fixed costs!

Sentence 5

My weakness mainly comes from my habit of expecting too much.