What does Hotondo mean?
mostly. Learn Japanese vocabulary: ほとんど (hotondo). Meaning: mostly; nearly; practically; all but; almost; hardly. Type: Adverbial Noun.
What does Dai Tai mean in Japanese?
almost all” or “hardly/ hardly any” だいたい is only ever used in a positive sense as far as I can tell, to mean “mostly, for the most part”. だいたい also seems to have a related meaning of “roughly, about” which I’m not sure ほとんど has. vincenthugo New in Town.
What does Hakkiri mean in Japanese?
clearly; plainly; distinctly
はっきり hakkiri. (adv, adv-to) clearly; plainly; distinctly. (vs) to be clear; to be definite; to be certain; to be exact; to become clear; to clear up.
How do you use Daitai?
Using 大体 (daitai) If you can exchange the word “about” with the word “roughly” and the sentence still makes sense, then it’s probably a good fit. 彼らは大体同じ年齢です。 karera wa daitai onaji nenrei desu. They are about the same age.
Who owns Hotondo?
Darren Phillips is the owner and director of the Hotondo Homes franchise in Batemans Bay. Darren has worked in the building industry for 26 years and been a member of the HIA for more than 15 years, he has trained many apprentices along the way.
What does SUGU mean Japanese?
Adverb. すぐ • (sugu) 直ぐ: immediately, right away, soon すぐ 行 い くよ sugu iku yo.
How do you use Isshoukenmei?
Isshoukenmei ganbarimasu node. So, I will do my best. Isshoukenmei literally means “I will do this thing with all my heart and all my life.” It sounds a little over the top but its basic meaning is “I’ll do my best.”
How do you use Zuibun in Japanese?
zuibun means “quite” or “very” and is less forceful than mattaku, but I daresay stronger than “totemo.” For example “you’re really busy” or “It’s been a long time.”
Are Hotondo Homes in trouble?
Hotondo Homes’ closure follows a period of disruption in the Tasmanian building industry, with widespread reports of residents across the state struggling to get their homes finished or being left with defects.
What is Okaeri in Japanese?
Okaerinasai (お帰りなさい), or “okaeri” for short, is used to welcome someone else home, usually after they say “tadaima”. It literally means “you have come home” and it’s basically akin to: “Welcome home!” It is a warm, welcoming phrase used with gratitude toward the person coming home safely.
How do you use Dekirudake?
できるだけ – Example Sentences 例文
- Example #1. できるだけ早く来なさい。 できるだけはやくきなさい。 dekiru dake hayaku kinasai. Come as soon as possible.
- Example #2. 私はできるだけ速く走る。 わたしはできるだけはやくはしる。 watashi wa dekiru dake hayaku hashiru. I will run as fast as possible.
- Example #3. 彼女はできるだけ彼を手伝った。 かのじょはできるだけかれをてつだった。 kanojo wa dekiru dake kare o tetsudatta.
How do you use Isshoukenmei in Japanese?
I am sitting on my Japan Airlines flight from Tokyo bound for Vancouver enjoying my in-flight meal as I am reminded of a Japanese saying “Isshoukenmei”, which translates to “to try one’s best”, “with all one’s might”, “with utmost effort”.
Is Ganbarimasu formal?
In addition, 頑張る has the more polite masu form 頑張ります (ganbarimasu), which is used in more formal situations.