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Japanese

にする

たいがいにする
Meaning: to stop something at a reasonable point; to say that enough is enough
Part of Speech: Verb, Expression

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form Affirmative Negative
Present 大概にする 大概にしない
Polite 大概にします 大概にしません
Past 大概にした 大概にしなかった
Polite + Past 大概にしました 大概にしませんでした
Te-form 大概にして 大概にしなくて
Potential 大概にできる 大概にできない
Passive 大概にされる 大概にされない
Causative 大概にさせる 大概にさせない
Imperative 大概にしろ 大概にするな

Example

冗談は大概にして、そろそろ本題に入ろう。
Enough with the jokes; let us move on to the main topic.

Usage Notes

Often used in a firm but conversational request to stop joking, complaining, or another behavior that has gone on long enough.

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