Translation of Japanese word "主に" to English
主に
おもに
[omoni]
IPA: /omoni/
Meaning
VerbChiefly; for the most part.
How to use
主に (omo ni) — 'mainly / primarily / mostly'. 主に〜を使う — mainly use ~. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
mainly / primarily
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 主に
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おもに
Romaji Transcription: omoni
Example Sentences
主に彼は英語を勉強しています。
おもに かれは えいごを べんきょうしています。
Mainly, he is studying English.
主にこの会社は輸出をしています。
おもに このかいしゃは ゆしゅつを はっています。
Primarily, this company is exporting.
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Common phrases
- 主に〜— mainly ~ / primarily ~
Frequency rank: #262 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "主に" mean?▼
The Japanese word "主に" means "mainly / primarily" in English.
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The word "主に" is read as "おもに" (omoni). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "主に彼は英語を勉強しています。".
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