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VocabJLPT N2

majority

Nounの-AdjectiveAdverb

Definitions

1. majority
2. more than half
3. mostly

This noun means the greater part or majority of something, typically more than half. It is used to indicate that most of a group, amount, or time falls into a certain category, similar to saying "most of" in English.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

By the way, are you putting the majority of the budget into advertising?

Sentence 2

The majority of the audience stood up!

Sentence 3

For some reason, the majority of the attendees were dressed in black.

Sentence 4

Most of your goals for this year are still untouched, aren't they?

Sentence 5

He said, "Life is mostly a series of choices."