Japanese

おもに
Meaning: mainly; primarily; mostly; chiefly
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

主
に

Example sentences

This magazine is mainly read by young women.
この種の蝶は、主にアジアに分布しています。
This species of butterfly is mainly distributed in Asia.
黒色火薬は、かつて銃火器の主役に君臨していたが、今では主に花火の打ち上げに使われている。
Black powder once reigned as the main explosive for firearms, but today it is primarily used for launching fireworks.
地球型惑星は主に岩石や金属から成る惑星です。
Terrestrial planets are planets composed mainly of rock and metal.
木星型惑星は地球型惑星に比べて巨大で、主にガスで構成されている。
Jovian planets are massive compared to terrestrial planets and are primarily composed of gas.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate the most important part or the majority of something.

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