Japanese

おおく
Meaning: many; a lot; majority
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

多
く

Example sentences

Many people were moved after watching that movie.
開店前から、店の前には多くの人が並んでいた。
Many people were lining up in front of the store even before it opened.
嵐が多くの人々の命を奪った。
The storm took many people's lives.
多くの経験をえることができた
I was able to gain a lot of experience.
彼のスピーチに多くの人が感動した。
Many people were moved by his speech.
コンサートの会場は、多くのファンで賑わっていた。
The concert venue was crowded with many fans.
彼は海外で多くの経験を積んだ。
He gained a lot of experience abroad.
政府の政策に対し、多くの反対意見が出された。
Many opposing opinions were voiced against the government's policy.
多くの人々が反対の声を上げた。
Many people raised their voices in opposition.
新しい技術が多くの雇用を作り出す。
New technology creates many jobs.

Usage Notes

Used as a noun meaning 'many things/people' or an adverb meaning 'mostly/often'.

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