VocabJLPT N3
mostly
な-AdjectiveAdverbNounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. mostly
  2. 2. ordinarily
  3. 3. probably
  4. 4. most
This adverb means "usually," "mostly," or "in most cases," and is used to describe what generally happens or what is typically the case. It can also mean "probably" when making a reasonable guess. For example, "~の店は6時に閉まる" means the store usually closes at six.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Writing my plans down on paper usually helps me calm down.

Sentence 2

"This again?" — I'm mostly saying that in my head.

Sentence 3

Why do my goals mostly fall apart within three days?

Sentence 4

He mostly ends up staying till the end at drinking parties.

Sentence 5

When work piles up, lunch usually gets pushed back.