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主に

おもに

N3mainly · primarily

Examples

この部屋は主に会議に使われます。

祖父は主に木を使って玩具を作る。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 主に (おもに) is an adverb meaning mainly or primarily.
  • Basic usage: 主に会議に使われる identifies a room's main use; 主に木を使う identifies a toy maker's primary material.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Primary use and primary material
    • The adverb marks the largest share rather than exclusivity; other uses or materials may still exist.

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