WORD DETAIL
主に
おもに
Examples
Included kanji
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.

