多数

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 多数 is read as たすう and is a noun for a large number or the larger part of a group.
• Basic usage: A large quantity appears in 多数の応募作品, while a majority group appears in 出席者の多数.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Many and majority
  • 多数の作品 simply means many works, while 出席者の多数 means the majority among those present.
• Difference from 大多数
  • 多数 means many or a majority; 大多数 more strongly indicates a very large majority.